Optimization of the economic potential of Jerusalem artichoke asfeedstock for production of ethanol, inulin, and biomass pellets

CENNATEK Bioanalytical Services Inc. is leading a R&D project with the goal of using

Jerusalem artichoke as a feedstock for the production of ethanol, inulin and biomass

pellets. The Jerusalem artichoke crop contains large amounts of carbohydrates, mainly

inulin, which can be converted to sugars such as fructose. Fructose is used as a sweetener

in the food industry and has several health benefits. The inulin, other extractable sugars,

and cellulose can also be used to produce ethanol. Cellulose within the biomass of the

Jerusalem artichoke plant contain sugars that can be fermented into ethanol, which is then

purified by distillation to be used as a blend with gasoline in automobile engines. The

leftover biomass not used for inulin and/or ethanol production can be pelletized and used

for combustion and heat generation. As a result, the entire crop can be used to produce

value added products to maximize the economic potential. The first phase of the project

involves…TOBECONTINUED

Faculty Supervisor:

Don Hewson

Student:

Partner:

CENNATEK Bioanalytical Services Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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