Tetrahydrofuran-based two-step solvent liquefaction process for production of lignocellulosic sugars
Arpa Ghosh, Martin R. Haverly, Jake K. Lindstrom, Patrick A. Johnston, Robert C. Brown
Abstract
THF-based solvent liquefaction demonstrates a new economic and sustainable approach for fractionating, saccharifying biomass with simple and efficient solvent recovery.
Topics & Concepts
LiquefactionSolventLignocellulosic biomassTetrahydrofuranBiomass (ecology)ChemistryPulp and paper industryOrganic chemistrySugarProcess (computing)Process engineeringChemical engineeringLigninComputer scienceEngineeringAgronomyBiologyOperating systemCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionLignin and Wood Chemistry