Duration: November 1st 2002 - October 31st 2005

The project provides solutions for improving the European security of energy supply and for reduction of environmental impacts in the transport sector. Increased utilisation of fuel-ethanol, produced from renewable raw materials, would lead to reduction of oil dependency and greenhouse gas emissions.

Main expected results

• Chemical analysis and optimized conditions for pretreatments of chosen raw materials
• Novel enzymes identified and produced
• New process concepts for hydrolysis of lignocellulosics
• Optimized systems for ethanol fermentation
• Mass balances for raw materials
• LCA and techno-economic assesment

Contacts

Dr. Liisa Viikari, Coordinator

Dr. Matti Siika-aho, Project Manager

VTT Biotechnology