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Continuous acid hydrolysis of waste cellulose for ethanol production

Journal Article · · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5192805
The continuous dilute acid hydrolysis of waste cellulose materials (paper pulp and wood sawdust at 10 and 95% solids, respectively) to glucose in a twin screw reactor gave high conversion yields and good energy efficiencies. A scheme for a scaled-up acid hydrolysis-fermentation distillation facility based on a waste cellulose feedstock to produce fuel-grade ethanol is proposed.
Research Organization:
Dept. Appl. Sci., New York Univ., New York, NY USA
OSTI ID:
5192805
Journal Information:
Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 7; ISSN ENTED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English