Tuesday, April 30, 2013: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
Pavilion, Plaza Level
Convener:
Shawn Mansfield - University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
Co-Convener:
Jane Lindedam - University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C,
8:00 AM
The effect of lignin chemistry and structure on carbohydrate conversion
Ki Seob Gwak, Zhiying Yu, Trevor Treasure, Hasan Jameel, Hou-min Chang and Sunkyu Park, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Ki Seob Gwak, Zhiying Yu, Trevor Treasure, Hasan Jameel, Hou-min Chang and Sunkyu Park, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
8:25 AM
Investigations on the Biophysical Nature of Biomass Recalcitrance
Michael Selig1, Lisbeth G. Thygesen1, Emma R. Master2 and Claus Felby1, (1)Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark, (2)Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Michael Selig1, Lisbeth G. Thygesen1, Emma R. Master2 and Claus Felby1, (1)Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark, (2)Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
8:50 AM
Pellets, a globally traded biomass feedstock that can be used for a biomass-to-sugars process. Why are they not as recalcitrant as anticipated?
Jack N. Saddler, Wood Science, Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Linoj Kumar, University of British Columbia, Forest Products Biotechnolgy/Bioenergy Research Group, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Zahra Tooyserkani, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada and Shahab Sokhansanj, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Jack N. Saddler, Wood Science, Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Linoj Kumar, University of British Columbia, Forest Products Biotechnolgy/Bioenergy Research Group, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Zahra Tooyserkani, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada and Shahab Sokhansanj, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
9:45 AM
Characterization of GXMT1 reveals a new family of Co2+-dependent enzymes that catalyze the methylation of glucuronoxylan
Breeanna Urbanowicz1, Maria J. Pena1, Jason Backe1, Malcolm A. O'Neill1, Heather Flanagan Steet1, Utku Avci1, Hongja Li2, Charles Wyman3, Marcus Foston4, Arthur Ragauskas5 and William S. York1, (1)Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, (2)Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, BioEnergy Science Center, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, (3)Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, (4)Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, (5)School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, BioEnergy Science Center/Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Breeanna Urbanowicz1, Maria J. Pena1, Jason Backe1, Malcolm A. O'Neill1, Heather Flanagan Steet1, Utku Avci1, Hongja Li2, Charles Wyman3, Marcus Foston4, Arthur Ragauskas5 and William S. York1, (1)Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, (2)Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, BioEnergy Science Center, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, (3)Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, (4)Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, (5)School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, BioEnergy Science Center/Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
10:10 AM
Glycan accessibility in monocots and its impact on cell wall recalcitrance
Muyang Li1, Sivakumar Pattathil2, Michael G. Hahn2 and David B. Hodge3, (1)Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, (2)Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, (3)Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Muyang Li1, Sivakumar Pattathil2, Michael G. Hahn2 and David B. Hodge3, (1)Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, (2)Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, (3)Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
10:35 AM
Novel strains of Trametes versicolor as biological pretreatment agents for lignocellulosic biomass-to-bioenergy strategies
Michael P. Hughes1, Erin R. Tuegel1, Michelle M. Hartnett1, Sunil Thapa1, Jennifer R. Town2, Tim J. Dumonceaux2 and Thomas Canam1, (1)Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, (2)Saskatoon Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Michael P. Hughes1, Erin R. Tuegel1, Michelle M. Hartnett1, Sunil Thapa1, Jennifer R. Town2, Tim J. Dumonceaux2 and Thomas Canam1, (1)Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, (2)Saskatoon Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
11:00 AM
Lignin distribution measurements via confocal laser scanning microscopy
Trevor Treasure, Hui Chen, Hasan Jameel, Lucian Lucia and Sunkyu Park, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Trevor Treasure, Hui Chen, Hasan Jameel, Lucian Lucia and Sunkyu Park, Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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