Influence of hemicellulose and lignin on the effect of drying of cellulose and the subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis
Tianjie Ao, Jie Wu, Richard Chandra, Huaiyu Zhang, Yufeng Yuan, Yiping Luo, Dong Li, Chen‐Guang Liu, Scott Renneckar, Jack Saddler
Abstract
Retention of hemicellulose and lignin mitigates drying-induced pore collapse, but lignin hinders enzymatic hydrolysis. Balancing their protective effects during drying with their impact on cellulose accessibility is essential.
Topics & Concepts
HemicelluloseLigninCelluloseHydrolysisEnzymatic hydrolysisChemistryCellulaseOrganic chemistryEnzymeFood scienceBiofuel production and bioconversionEnzyme Production and CharacterizationEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization