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An Environmentally Friendly Solution for Preservation and Increased Nutritional Value of Hay and Forage

Researchers at UT Dallas have developed a preservative solution that can be used in place of current preservatives, such as those that contain propionic acid. Unlike propionic acid, this new preservative solution is much safer and provides additional value to treated feed. Whereas many commercial hay preservatives evaporate over time, this formulation...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s): Duck Joo (dj) Yang, Matthew Fiala

Keywords(s): Biocompatible, Chemistry, Industrial & Manufacturing

Category(s): Agriculture

A New Environmentally Friendly Acid for Hydrolysis of Celluloses

Current methods for cellulose hydrolysis have serious setbacks that impede progress in ethanol production from biomass. Researchers at UT Dallas have developed a novel, minimally corrosive acid that can be used in place of the caustic chemicals that are currently used. By using this new organic acid, commercial acid hydrolysis can be undertaken without...

Published: 4/26/2019 | Inventor(s): Duck Joo (dj) Yang, Matthew Fiala

Keywords(s): Agriculture, Biomaterials, Chemistry, Energy, Cleantech & Environmental, Industrial & Manufacturing, Renewable Energy

Category(s): Industrial & Manufacturing