Fractionation Technology Corn fractionation is a technology that can be added to the front-end of existing and new corn-based ethanol facilities that dramatically improves the return on the investment by increasing the amount of ethanol production, lowering operating costs, reducing energy use, and creating a higher-value and more diverse revenue stream of co-products. Many of the existing problems or concerns with corn-based ethanol are addressed by the use of corn fractionation. The investment community believes that “First Generation” corn-based ethanol facilities may have difficulty competing with cellulose-based ethanol facilities in the future, but with MOR’s technologies, current facilities can become “Second Generation” facilities.   The process uses a proprietary mechanical dry corn milling process to separate the corn kernel before it goes to the ethanol process. Because the starch is the only part of the kernel that is converted to ethanol, the process removes the germ (containing high amounts of oil) and the bran (containing high amounts of fiber) from the endosperm (containing high amounts of starch).  MOR Technology™ has identified worthy uses for all of these co-products that add further value and profit to the operation and are environmentally sustainable.

Benefits of MOR's Fractionation Increase Revenues Increasing ethanol production and the value of co-products.   Decrease Expenses Decreasing energy and water use per gallon at a minimal starch loss.    Increased Profitability Increasing revenue and decreasing costs grows overall profitability.    Environmental Enhancement Promoting sustainable technologies and preserving natural resources.

MOR's Commercial Pilot Facility MOR Technology™ is actively marketing its corn fractionation technology to existing and proposed ethanol facilities.  MOR currently operates a large-scale fractionation pilot facility in Cape Girardeau, MO.  The pilot plant integrates our patents with the best technology in the industry to showcase our proprietary design.  The technology and material balance have been through multiple trials at National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center  based at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, all with outstanding test results.  Our design is proven through its minimal starch loss and increased ethanol output.