Cellulolysis Process       Gasification Process      Inputs & Outputs

Inputs
Feedstocks
A wide range of biomass can be used in the production of cellulosic ethanol, ranging from woods to grasses to non-edible plant parts.


Outputs
Ethanol
The anhydrous E100 is typically mixed with 15% or 90% for resale as fuel in the U.S. as E85 and E10, respectively. E10 is the regular blend of gasoline sold in most places of the U.S., where ethanol is a fuel additive replacement for MTBE.

Carbon Dioxide
CO2 is given off during the fermentation process, where it can be captured, cleaned of alcohol, compressed and sold to carbonate beverage companies and flash freezing meat companies.

Other By-products
By-products of the production of cellulosic ethanol vary based on the production method used. These by-products range from acids, toxins, and lactate.