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Increased fiber hydrolysis by protease addition

US8815571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2008
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel fiber processing methods and the products obtained therefrom are disclosed. Methods may include thermochemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of fiber feedstocks including distillers' dried grains, distillers' dried grains with solubles, soyhull, miscanthus and switchgrass. Enzymatic hydrolysis includes hydrolysis with cellulase, hemicellulase, and protease.

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