Team uses cellulosic biofuels byproduct to increase ethanol yield
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 10:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists report in Nature Communications that they have engineered yeast to consume acetic acid, a previously unwanted byproduct of the process of converting plant leaves, stems and other tissues into biofuels. The innovation increases ethanol yield from lignocellulosic sources by about 10 percent.