Cluster 1b
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Analysis and Pre-treatment
Overview
A wide range of physical and chemical pre-treatment technologies for cell wall deconstruction are being compared and optimized for agricultural residue within CBioN laboratories. The most promising will be tested in pilot-scale facilities to develop fibre deconstruction processes with low energy inputs, low production costs, and gentle methods that show reduced impact on the environment. These include biomass shredding, powdering, thermo-chemical conversion technologies, and “green” chemical extraction. The most promising will also be tested in combination with enzymes to optimize fibre deconstruction and cellulose conversion into sugars. Pre-treatment and deconstruction technologies will be tailored for each feedstock (crop) source identified above. The application of these technologies requires an in-depth chemical analysis of plant biomass cell-walls and residue.
People
| Name | Role | Institute | Cluster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mazza | Cluster lead | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Cluster 1b |
| Bruce Coulman | Cluster Lead | University of Saskatchewan | Cluster 1b |
