Qian Kang
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Qian Kang has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Lise Appels
KU Leuven
1 shared publication - Raf Dewil
Department of Chemical Engineering KU Leuven Process and Environmental Technology Lab Sint‐Katelijne‐Waver Belgium
1 shared publication Tianwei Tan
Key Lab of Bioprocess, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 31 December 2014
- Published by Wiley in The Scientific World Journal
- Vol. 2014, 1-13
Bioethanol from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Current Findings Determine Research Priorities
“Second generation” bioethanol, with lignocellulose material as feedstock, is a promising alternative for first generation bioethanol. This paper provides an overview of the current status and reveals the bottlenecks that hamper its implementation. The current literature specifies a conversion of biomass to bioethanol of 30 to ~50% only. Novel processes increase the conversion yield to about 92% of the theoretical yield. New combined processes reduce both the number of operational steps and the production of inhibitors. Recent advances in genetically engineered microorganisms are promising for higher alcohol tolerance and conversion efficiency. By combining advanced systems and by intensive additional research to eliminate current bottlenecks, second generation bioethanol could surpass the traditional first generation processes.
- 31 December 2014
- Published by Wiley in The Scientific World Journal
- Vol. 2014, 1-13
Open AccessBioethanol from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Current Findings Determine Research Priorities
“Second generation” bioethanol, with lignocellulose material as feedstock, is a promising alternative for first generation bioethanol. This paper provides an overview of the current status and reveals the bottlenecks that hamper its implementation. The current literature specifies a conversion of biomass to bioethanol of 30 to ~50% only. Novel processes increase the conversion yield to about 92% of the theoretical yield. New combined processes reduce both the number of operational steps and the production of inhibitors. Recent advances in genetically engineered microorganisms are promising for higher alcohol tolerance and conversion efficiency. By combining advanced systems and by intensive additional research to eliminate current bottlenecks, second generation bioethanol could surpass the traditional first generation processes.