A-xylosidase enhanced conversion of plant biomass into fermentable sugars
US9404136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to increasing the availability of fermentable sugars from plant biomass, such as glucose and xylose. As described herein, α-xylosidases can be employed with cellulases to enhance biomass conversion into free, fermentable sugar residues.
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