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Title: Acidogenic fermentation of lignocellulose - acid yield and conversion of components

Journal Article · · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

Corn stover was fermented with a mixed culture of anaerobic microorganisms to form simple (C2-C6), volatile organic acids. Alkaline pretreatment allowed a greater fermentation of the pectin and hemicellulose than of the cellulose and lignin, but all components were utilized. The percent fermentation of the soluble fraction, hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin was 79.6, 74.1, 36.9, and 20.9%, respively. The yield of acid (as acetate) with respect to material fermented was 84%.

OSTI ID:
5347659
Journal Information:
Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 23:9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English