RENO, Nev., May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery
Minerals LTD. (OTC PINK: DSCR) (PINKSHEETS: DSCR) is pleased
to provide shareholders with further information regarding the
Joint Venture (JV) with Syngar Technologies.
A research study concluded that Syngar's PLUSWave technology
increased ethanol production by an overall average of 26%.
The PLUSWave technology optimized the conversion of cellulose to
sugars and enhanced ethanol yield. The proposed pilot project
will utilize Cellunol Inc.'s proprietary technology to reduce costs
and speed the pre-treatment of cellulose materials to form a slurry
suitable for fermentation into ethanol.
With the worldwide increase in demand for oil, concern over the
environmental impact of the use of fossil fuels and the challenge
of sourcing a sustainable crop to provide the cellulose needed for
Bio-Fuel fermentation, hemp may very well be part of the
solution.
Corn based ethanol is the Bio-Fuel most favored by current
United States government subsidies
for renewable fuels. Hemp is an improvement over corn-based ethanol
on several counts: higher soil conservation, nearly non-existent
herbicide & pesticide requirements, higher yields, and greater
suitability for cellulosic ethanol production, as opposed to either
grains or corn. When compared to other plant species of active
interest in Bio-Fuel production, hemp derives 100% more cellulose
than species under active investigation. Production costs for
corn-based ethanol is nearly twice that of estimated production
costs for hemp derived ethanol. Hemp and its related species
provide denser cellulose content than corn, higher sugar content,
and derives higher ethanol yields per metric ton at lower
costs.
Hemp is found to be a superior cultivar for Bio-Fuel
production. Hemp exhibits far superior ethanol yields per
unit biomass compared to corn. Pretreatment is necessary to
alter the cellular structure of the biomass at hand.
Specifically, lignin presents a significant stumbling-block to the
fermentation of cellulosic material. Pretreatment procedures are
primarily aimed at breaking down lignin. The challenge of
stripping lignin from lignin bound cellulosic plant matter is the
primary complexity that must be overcome prior to the direct
conversion of cellulose to ethanol. In conclusion, Discovery's JV
pilot project intends to overcome these challenges and establish a
new industry standard for the pre-treatment process of Hemp in
Bio-Fuel production.
About Syngar and PLUSWave:
The Company is a private Canadian company based in Edmonton, Alberta. Syngar licensed a
technology, which we call "Pulsed Low Ultra Sound Wave" (PLUSWave)
Technology. The PLUS Wave TM license is a worldwide and exclusive
for application in biofuels. The PLUSWave Technology uses specific
and proprietary ultrasound frequencies, at specific power levels,
over set time intervals to stimulate the fermentation growth of
algae, bacteria, fungus or yeast microorganisms by upwards of 30 -
50%.
About Discovery Minerals LTD.:
Discovery Minerals Ltd., (OTC: DSCR) is a production stage
company formed to acquire and develop natural resource properties.
Activities include gold, precious metals and petroleum minerals,
including rare earth minerals production and sales. The Company
initiated a new program to evaluate undervalued assets, including
clean tech and alternative energy investments, for potential
addition to its portfolio.
Safe Harbor: This release includes forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in
this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that
forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual
performance and results may differ materially from that projected
or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties
including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and
regulatory and shareholder approval for anticipated actions.
Contact Person:
Bill McNerny
+1(310)961-4654
At: info@discoveryholdingscorp.com
SOURCE Discovery Minerals LTD.