IAPC researchers are using a physical membrane to separate alcohol and other end products from the fermentation medium. This additional step requires less energy than distillation, and in turn, reduces the total cost of alcohol production.
In addition, researchers into the potential uses of membrane technologies are sorting valuable enzymes and chemicals from the paunches of slaughtered animals.
For further information, mail inquires to the Industrial Agricultural Products Center, 208 L.W. Chase Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0730. Telephone call: (402) 472-1634; Fax: (402) 472-6338; E-mail: mhanna1@unl.edu.
