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 8,062,428
Application Serial Number
11/935,712
Issue Date
11-22-2011
Current Assignee
UCFRF
Assignee at Issuance
UCFRF
College
College of Sciences
Department
Chemistry
Allowance Date
7-14-2011
Filing Date
11-6-2007
Assignee at Filing
UCFRF
Filing Type
Nonprovisional Application Record
Donated
no
Recommended Citation
Blair, Richard; Hick, Sandra; and Truitt, Joshua, "Solid acid catalyzed hydrolysis of cellulosic materials" (2011). UCF Patents. 529.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/patents/529