Genencor introduces more efficient enzyme for corn ethanol

Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, has announced it introduces a greener, more efficient enzyme for ethanol production. The new 'Maxaliq ONE' product significantly improves process efficiency in production of biofuels from corn and complements Genencor's growing range of dedicated enzymes for the ethanol industry (table, click to enlarge).

The enzyme optimizes the process of converting corn to ethanol by increasing throughput and the value of its by-product, known as distiller’s dried grain with solubles (DDGS) used as a component in formulating animal feed.

The Maxaliq ONE blend contains a novel thermostable enzyme that is used as a processing aid to efficiently reduce the viscosity of the liquefact and break down phytic acid in grains to create a higher value by-product DDGS:
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According to Genencor, the Maxaliq ONE blend used in conjunction with its Phytase Amylase Liquefaction System (PALS), reduces viscosity and reduces mash phytic acid in the dry-mill process. The addition of a simple step at the beginning of the process therefore results in efficient liquefaction. It thus improves the sustainability values of two industries, ethanol and animal nutrition [entry ends here].

Genencor enzymes and biotechnology solutions are aimed at improvements in several bioconversion steps for first generation ethanol production, notably:

• Improving production efficiency
• Increasing fuel volume produced
• Reducing manufacturing costs
• Decreasing waste products and gas emissions