Along with the increasing demand for fuel ethanol, the market for enzymes used to produce it is also rising. Ethanol is a renewable resource that burns cleaner than gasoline and produces fewer harmful greenhouse gases. Its use has enabled the United States to phase out the gasoline additive MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) - a contaminant which has been found in much of the country’s drinking water.
Novozymes produces enzymes that optimize the conversion of grains such as corn, barley, wheat and rye into ethanol. Our solutions give you higher yields, faster throughput and lower processing costs. In addition to our unique enzyme solutions, we also offer unmatched technical expertise. Our bioinnovations are working to advance the industry and can help move you into the fast lane of ethanol production.
Preparing for the future, today
The world will need even more energy in the future – and biofuels will continue to be a key component in the mix. Moving ahead in the ethanol industry means that we must work to optimize the existing starch-based processes and also prepare for the next generation of fuel based on cellulosic biomass.
Biomass feedstocks – including agricultural and animal byproducts, forest residue, and municipal and industrial waste – are available in many forms and in almost endless supply. But their complex lignocellulosic fibers are more difficult to convert into ethanol than traditional substrates. This has presented technical and economic challenges in the quest to bring cellulosic ethanol to market.
Novozymes’ state-of-the-art Cellic® enzyme solutions solve this challenge by making the technology available at a commercially viable cost. Our unprecedented effort in this area is an example of our commitment to creating sustainable solutions that improve the environment and enhance your business. Each day we get closer to developing technologies that enable more types of agricultural and urban waste to become commercially viable biofuel.
Explore this site and learn more about Novozymes’ amazing biosolutions and how they advance the traditional starch-based fuel ethanol industry. Learn more about Novozymes’ bioinnovations and cellulosic solutions at our bioenergy website, bioenergy.novozymes.com.