Date:17 Oct 2014
Country: United States
Corn
Wheat
Process waste/Secondary residue
Straws
Biochemicals
Detergent
Application
Description Procter & Gamble and DuPont are collaborating to produce laundry detergent from agricultural waste by using cellulosic ethanol. This renewable ethanol, derived from farm by-products, reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum or corn-based ethanol. DuPont's new biorefinery in Iowa will produce 30 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol annually. Tide Coldwater will be the first detergent to use this sustainable ingredient, promoting both environmental benefits and high performance.
Pathway Description: The process used in this project involves converting agricultural waste into cellulosic ethanol through a biorefinery. DuPont’s facility in Iowa employs advanced bioengineering techniques, including enzymatic hydrolysis, fermentation, and distillation, to transform farm by-products like corn stover into ethanol. The process begins with the breakdown of the cellulose in the agricultural waste through enzymatic hydrolysis, where specialized enzymes convert complex carbohydrates into fermentable sugars. These sugars are then subjected to fermentation, during which microorganisms metabolize the sugars to produce ethanol. Finally, the ethanol is purified through distillation, ensuring it meets the required quality standards. This ethanol is used as a key ingredient in Tide Coldwater detergent, replacing traditional petroleum or corn-based ethanol, and offering a more sustainable solution.
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Tags: Sustainable DetergenEco Friendly LaundryBio Based Detergents
Biochemicals
Detergent
Types of Feedstock
Primary agricultural residue
Name
Agricultural residue
Form
Solid biomass
Commercials
Low-cost by-products from farming
Characteristics
Renewable
Chemical
Enzymatic Hydrolysis,Distillation
Biological
Fermentation
Industrial and commercial
Procter & Gamble (P&G),DuPont