Ethanol production and glucose concentrations were ... as well as the services of an in-house lab to assist with process development and scale-up. For more information on this system or on our ...

Mascoma's consolidated bioprocessing process has proven successful in a laboratory environment. Back in February, Mascoma opened its first pilot plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol.

Ethanol is placed in various sized nalgene bottles with nails through the sides and corks in the tops. The ethanol explodes when the nails are touched with a tesla coil. The bottles fill with blue ...

National Renewable Energy Laboratory bioenergy engineer Jim McMillan said several firms nationwide are testing cellulosic ethanol processes and are moving toward commercial production. Freedom ...