DuPont Danisco to construct pilot-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Tennessee; partnering with UT on feedstocks

In Tennessee, DuPont Danisco and the University of Tennessee will partner on the construction of a pilot-scale, 250,000 gallon cellulosic ethanol plant in Vonore. The partnership will make use of the University’s research in feedstocks, and the plant will utilize corn stover, cobs, corn fiber, and switchgrass. The project will utilize $40.7 million in state funds as well as an undisclosed investment by DuPont Danisco, and will be in operation by December 2009.

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