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Cellulosic biomass oligosaccharide separation: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Entrained biomass solids contaminate oligosaccharide streams and degrade downstream purity. This lever utilizes size-exclusion or phase-separation mechanics to isolate biological matter from soluble sugars.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Cellulosic biomass oligosaccharide separation?

Low fermentation product yield

(10)evidences

Complex aqueous fermentation effluents contain suspended solids and dilute proteins that are difficult to isolate. Improving recovery rates prevents the loss of high-value co-products and reduces waste stream organic load.

Biocatalyst activity loss

(5)evidences

Inefficient enzymatic hydrolysis and synthesis rates limit the industrial viability of acrylate production. Overcoming these kinetic bottlenecks enables higher throughput and lower operational costs.

High acidic impurity levels

(4)evidences

Bioactive peptides and oligosaccharides often exhibit sensory defects that limit consumer acceptance. Reducing bitterness enables the integration of functional ingredients into food systems without compromising taste.