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Continuous steam hydrolysis of tulip poplar

Journal Article · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6283204
The continuous hydrolysis of poplar chips by steam at 300-350 psi resulted in the separation of hemicellulose (I) cellulose and lignin components. The I fraction was readily depolymerised by steam to acetic acid, furfural, methanol, and xylose.
Research Organization:
School Chemical Engineering, Georgia Inst Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
OSTI ID:
6283204
Journal Information:
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 1:17; ISSN PIECD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English