Cellulosic ethanol production costs now close to petrol
source: http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/02/16/16climatewire-economics-improve-for-first-commercial...
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Many cellulosic fuel producers are working with enzymes to break down tough, inedible plant parts, such as corncobs or switch grass, into simpler sugars that can be fermented to ethanol. Now enzyme companies say they are near to breaking down another tough obstacle: the cost of enzymes that will make the next generation of low-carbon fuels.
The progress may help put cellulosic ethanol on course to compete commercially when the first large plants open next year.
The progress may help put cellulosic ethanol on course to compete commercially when the first large plants open next year.
