A process to obtain xylose using a bifunctional enzyme (chimera) in a single operation.

A new bifunctional enzyme with xylanase and xylosidase activity that catalyzes the degradation of hemicelluloses. The bifunctional enzyme promotes a process of treatment of liquor rich in hemicellulose, coming from sugarcane bagasse treated preferably with hot water or steam explosion.

• Biotechnological processes to obtain xylose – five-carbon sugar
• Supplementation of other enzymatic cocktails for improved performance

• Licensing
• Spin-off/start-up creation
• Co-development of technology/know-how transference