ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Pentosan hydrolysis at low aqueous liquid-to-biomass ratios (2.5-15 mL/g) with sulfuric acid as the catalyst is studied in the temperature range of 125-155°C. To facilitate heat transfer and mixing a second insoluble oil is added to the reaction mixture. It is found that even at high slurry concentrations, the reaction is the rate-controlling step. In addition, such systems give higher pentosan yields compared with dilute slurry systems. This is explained using the concept of acid loading which is defined as the acid present per unit mass of biomass.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260250104
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