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METHODS TO ENHANCE THE ACTIVITY OF LIGNOCELLULOSE-DEGRADING ENZYMES

  • US 20090004706A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2008
  • Published: 01/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for hydrolyzing lignocellulose, comprising contacting said lignocellulose with at least one chemical under moderate conditions to generate a treated lignocellulose, and contacting said treated lignocellulose with at least one enzyme capable of hydrolyzing lignocellulose, wherein said chemical is selected from the group consisting of detergents, organic solvents, and combinations thereof, wherein said moderate conditions comprise:

  • a) a temperature from 10°

    C. to 90°

    C.;

    b) a pressure less than 2 atm; and

    ,c) a pH between pH 4.0 and pH 10.0.

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