New Delhi, March 19 (KNN) DSM NV, the Netherlands, has developed a new technology that will improve efficiency in producing biofuel from agricultural wastes.

Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees.

The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

The new bioconversion process includes using an enzyme that breaks down cellulose in wood, plant and other agri-waste products. The sugars produced are then converted by DSM’s advanced yeast strain into ethanol, or biofuel. DSM’s process is claimed to substantially improve the conversion rate (up to 100 per cent yield improvement) of sugars into ethanol.

DSM is now marketing both its differentiated enzymes and advanced yeast technologies as an integrated bioconversion solution for the second generation, advanced biofuels market.

Contact: Royal DSM N.V., P.O. Box 6500, 6401 JH Heerlen, Netherlands. Website: ww.dsm.com. (KNN Bureau)