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Solid-state production of ethanol from sorghum

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The main goal of this research is to study the solid-state fermentation of sorghum-sudangrass, Grazex II (F1 hybrid ofSorghum vulgare X Sorghum sudanese), to ethanol. Our research focuses on using a modified method of ensiling to produce ethanol directly in the silo. Thirty-eight liters of ethanol /metric ton (L/MT) on a wet-weight basis were produced from sorghum receiving cellulase compared to 23.4 L/MT for sorghum not receiving cellulase additives. Based on total free sugar content, 101 and 84% of theoretical yield are achieved for cellulase-amended and nonamended sorghum, respectively.

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Henk, L.L., Linden, J.C. Solid-state production of ethanol from sorghum. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 57, 489–501 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02941729

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