Genencor Launches New Enzyme Products for Cellulosic Ethanol Process Development

Accellerase XY, XC, and BG are accessory enzyme products for small-scale process development that enhance ethanol production from agricultural and forestry residues, paper pulp, sugarcane bagasse, corn stover and cob, wheat straw, wood chips, waste paper, energy crops such as switchgrass, and many other biomass feedstocks.

22/04/09 Genencor, a division of Danisco has launched three new products for its Accellerase enzyme product line. The news comes on the heels of the introduction of Accellerase 1500 enzyme complex, the latest version of Genencor’s flagship enzyme product for 2nd generation ethanol and other biochemicals.

Accellerase XY, XC, and BG are accessory enzyme products for small-scale process development that enhance ethanol production from agricultural and forestry residues, paper pulp, sugarcane bagasse, corn  stover and cob, wheat straw, wood chips, waste paper, energy crops such as switchgrass, and many other biomass feedstocks.

“As the first company to launch a reliable commercial-scale  enzyme product for making cellulosic ethanol, Genencor continues to fast-track the technology,” says Philippe Lavielle, Genencor’s Executive Vice President of Business Development. “Last month we launched our Accellerase 1500 product for enhanced performance at a significantly lower cost. Now, we introduce three new products to increase options for process developers. Genencor continues to raise the bar on cost-effectiveness, versatility, and flexibility across cellulosic biomass applications.”

Accellerase XY and XC enzymes are designed as accessory enzymes to blend with whole cellulases, such as Accellerase 1500. Accellerase BG enzyme can be used to supplement enzyme complexes for improved beta-glucosidase activity for improved hydrolysis outcomes. The products are commercially available and increase process performance, flexibility and versatility in a variety of applications.

Through its open innovation approach, Genencor is helping developers and producers worldwide to improve yields and economics. Genencor encourages innovation through dialogue to advance future low-cost technologies.