In the vast landscape of bioethanol production, a significant portion is rooted in the simplicity of sugar-rich feedstocks. Notably, sugar cane, sugar beet, and sweet sorghum emerge as pivotal contributors, delivering sucrose, glucose, and fructose—directly fermentable sugars that account for nearly half of the global bioethanol output. Unlike more complex processes requiring extraneous enzymes, these […]
Ethanol, a vital player in the world of biofuels, has predominantly been sourced from two molecular substrates: starch and sucrose, primarily obtained from corn and sugarcane, respectively. This intricate process involves various steps and mechanisms, each contributing to the overall efficiency of ethanol production. Starch: Corn’s Abundant Offering Corn, a staple in ethanol production, undergoes […]