Production of extrafine glucose and ethanol derived from sugarcane bagasse

• Grant number: 02/13037-5
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: July 01, 2004
• End date: December 31, 2006
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Food Science and Technology - Food Technology
• Principal Investigator: João Batista de Almeida e Silva
• Grantee: João Batista de Almeida e Silva
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia Química de Lorena (FAENQUIL). Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico (São Paulo - Estado). Lorena , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This work consists of the study of the processes of purification and crystallization of glucose obtained from the hydrolysis of the cellulosic fraction of sugarcane bagasse. The cellulosic hydrolysate subjected to the purification process, will yield a glucose syrup. The fermentative process will be carried out using the purified glucose syrup as a fermentation medium for Saccaromyces cerevisiae, with a view to obtaining ethanol. Evaluation will be undertaken of the best cultivation conditions, in order to obtain a product with a high index of purity and in suitable condition for the production of fine drinks and other products of interest. (AU)