Production of cellulases by Xylaria sp. and Nemania sp. using lignocellulose substrates for bioethanol production from maize cobs
Stephen Mwaniki Kamande, George Omwenga, Mathew Piero Ngugi
Abstract
yielded higher bioethanol (28.72 ± 3.82 mg/ml) after 96 h of fermentation. Maize cob is established as a suitable feedstock for cellulases and bioethanol production.
Topics & Concepts
BiofuelCellulaseProduction (economics)BioenergyChemistryBiotechnologyBotanyAgronomyCelluloseBiologyOrganic chemistryMacroeconomicsEconomicsBiofuel production and bioconversionAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesCatalysis for Biomass Conversion