Verenium is exploring a substance removed from wood chips in the paper making process as an ethanol feedstock. Photograph: Benjamin Romano / Recharge

Verenium to test paper byproduct as ethanol feedstock

Next-generation cellulosic ethanol company Vernium is partnering with Value Prior to Pulping and CleanTech Partners to test hemicelluloses, a currently unused component separated from wood chips as part of the pulp and paper process, as a feedstock.

Published: Thursday, October 22 2009