Products other than ethanol

Acetone/Butanol: Fermentation can accept pentose sugars. Excellent fuel.

Acetate: Calcium-Magnesium salt used for de-icing roads and air pollution control.

Biodegradable Polymers: Replace polyethylene and polypropylene. Large markets. Good economics with cheap sugars.

Bacterial Cellulose: Great reinforcement of paper. Low technology. Self-concentration. NO DISTILLATION, little drying because water can be squeezed from gel.

Syrup of sugars from hydrolysis of hemicellulose: Established product with reputation for unreliable suppliers.

Lignin: Many uses. Commands higher price than ethanol.


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