Xylan is a polysaccharide of industrial interest and its solubilization demands a high quantity of chemicals. A combination of chemical and biological treatment was applied to solubilize xylan, reducing hydrogen peroxide charge. ...

Sugarcane culm has different types of tissue organization, and its heterogeneity can influence the bagasse quality generated in the sugar/ethanol industry. The heterogeneity of the sugarcane bagasse contributes to the ...

Biological valorization of biomass most often depends on the efficient reduction of plant cell wall recalcitrance and conversion of lignin – the most recalcitrant constituent – to fuels, chemicals and/or value-added ...

Lignocellulosic materials can be used as slow release electron donor (SRED) for biological sulfate reduction, potentially enhancing the subsequent metal sulfide precipitation. Lignocellulosic materials require a pretreatment ...

In this study, the effect of photocatalytic (PC) pretreatment of potato starch with TiO2 during the gelatinization (GE) stage of a simultaneous saccharification-fermentation (SSF) process for bioethanol production was ...

Second generation bioethanol obtained from native perennial grasses offers a promising alternative for biofuel production, avoiding land use competition for crops production. Spartina argentinensis is a native perennial ...

Lignocellulosic biomass represents a highly abundant feedstock for the production of chemical compounds (organic acids, xylitol, furfural, cresols, catechol, among others) and biofuels (bioethanol, biomethane, biohydrogen, ...

The biodegradation of lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunches by white rot fungi Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Pleurotus ostreatus was investigated. The results showed higher mass loss and ...