Composition and methods for improving the production of fermentation operations
US7955826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions for improving the production of ethanol by a Saccharomyces spp. yeast in a fermentation medium are provided, where the method comprises adding to the fermentation medium an emulsion comprising a monoterpene and a surfactant in an amount sufficient to improve the production of ethanol.
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