An approach to the utilisation of CO<sub>2 </sub>as impregnating agent in steam pretreatment of sugar cane bagasse and leaves for ethanol production

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The conditions for steam pretreatment of sugar cane bagasse and leaves were studied using CO<sub>2 </sub>as an impregnating agent. The following conditions were investigated: time (5 to 15 min) and temperature (190 to 220...

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Main Authors: Franke Ana, Rodrigues Joice, Perrone Clarissa, Ferreira-Leitão Viridiana, Macrelli Stefano, Zacchi Guido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/3/1/7