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〔http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/12/editorial_good_science_makes_a.html〕 Qteros, Inc. is a Marlborough, Massachusetts-based energy company researching the production of cellulosic ethanol from a variety of non-food feedstock sources including corn stover, corn cobs, switchgrass, and sugar cane bagasse.〔("Qteros Switches CEOs to Accelerate Progress" ). ''Xconomy'' January 13, 2010.〕 Qteros's process combines proprietary science and microbiology that enables a simplified biomass-to-ethanol conversion. Their proprietary microorganism is the Q Microbe® (''Clostridium phytofermentans'').〔("Portrait of a Transformative Technology: Qteros and its Q Microbe" ). ''Biofuels Digest'' June 18, 2010.〕 In January 2011, Qteros announced its partnership with Praj Industries of India, a publicly traded builder of ethanol plants. Praj Industries has built about 70% of the 400 ethanol mills in India.〔("Soros-backed Biofuels Company Qteros Partners With Indian Ethanol Plant Builder" ). ''Forbes'' Jan. 4, 2011.〕 The company's investors include Venrock Associates, Battery Ventures, BP AE Ventures, Soros Fund Management, Camros Capital, Long River Ventures.〔(World-class Financial Partners )〕 In November 2011, the company reduced staff and sought additional financing. ==Change of Management and Ownership== In late 2012, Qteros went through a change of management and ownership, with founding COO Stephen Rogers taking over the role of CEO. Qteros continues to develop and scale its technology in collaboration with significant international partners. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Qteros」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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