Assessing the molecular structure basis for biomass recalcitrance during dilute acid and hydrothermal pretreatments

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The production of cellulosic ethanol from biomass is considered a promising alternative to reliance on diminishing supplies of fossil fuels, providing a sustainable option for fuels production in an environmentally compatible manner. The conversion of lignocellul...

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Main Authors: Pu Yunqiao, Hu Fan, Huang Fang, Davison Brian H, Ragauskas Arthur J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/6/1/15