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Article: Genencor Launches Accellerase(R) 1500, Next Step Toward Scale-Up of Cellulosic Ethanol.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- March 11, 2009
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Today, Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, launched Accellerase(R) 1500, the next generation of its cellulosic ethanol enzyme product. Genencor introduced the product at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) 2009 National Ethanol Conference in San Antonio, TX (see also Biotechnology Business).
Accellerase(R) 1500 is another significant step toward commercialization of biofuels and other biochemicals made from cellulosic feedstocks, such as agricultural residues and bioenergy crops. It also reinforces Genencor's position as a global leader in 2nd generation ethanol innovation.
"We're on course to fast-track commercialization of cellulosic ethanol," says ...