High Performance Polymers from Biomass
The objective of this study was to demonstrate feasibility and scale-up of cellulosic feedstocks for the production of a commercial C6 lactone. Visolis, Inc. has developed a fermentation platform for production of the lactone at high titers and yields. The lactone is used in high-end cosmetics industry and also serves as a valuable intermediate for production of biopolymers and biofuels. Strains employed by Visolis are capable of metabolizing both glucose and xylose, enabling full utilization of cellulosic hydrolysates as feedstock. Visolis and ABPDU conducted a 2L proof-of-concept fermentation campaign followed by a 50L scale-up campaign.
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