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Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Pretreated Hardwoods: Effect of Native Lignin Content

Journal Article · · Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02787987· OSTI ID:915276

A series of correlations was made between the performance of 15 wood species in simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) and their respective chemical compositions. A compelling inverse trend (p<0.001) was demonstrated between the percent conversion of glucan to ethanol during SSF and the Klason lignin content of the wood samples before dilute acid pretreatment. No significant relationships were found between the glucan, xylan, and ash compositons of the native wood samples and ethanol yield. This observation is unique and provides a convenient predictor of biomass conversion efficiency.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
915276
Journal Information:
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Journal Name: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology Journal Issue: 1997 Vol. 62; ISSN ABIBDL; ISSN 0273-2289
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English