Abstract
Provided are methods for the solubilization of cellulose into soluble sugars without the need for high temperatures, high pressures, strong acid solutions, and/or added water. The produced sugars can be fermented into ethanol. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting a cellulose-containing material with a solid acid material and agitating the cellulose-containing material and the solid acid material for a time sufficient to produce an aqueous solution comprising a quantity of soluble sugars.
Document Type
Patent
Patent Number
US 8,871,739
Application Serial Number
12/621,741
Issue Date
10-28-2014
Current Assignee
UCFRF
Assignee at Issuance
UCFRF
College
College of Sciences
Department
Chemistry
Allowance Date
8-14-2014
Filing Date
11-19-2009
Assignee at Filing
UCFRF
Filing Type
Nonprovisional Application Record
Donated
no
Recommended Citation
Truitt, Joshua; Blair, Richard; and Hick, Sandra, "Solid acid catalyzed hydrolysis of cellulosic materials (CIP)" (2014). UCF Patents. 528.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/patents/528