Microwave-enhanced formation of glucose from cellulosic waste

作者：Fan Jiajun; De Bruyn Mario; Zhu Zongyuan; Budarin Vitaliy; Gronnow Mark; Gomez Leonardo D; Macquarrie Duncan; Clark James^*

来源：Chemical Engineering and Processing, 2013, 71: 37-42.

DOI：10.1016/j.cep.2013.01.004

• Microwave
• Biomass
• Hydrothermal
• Glucose

The conversion of cellulose and cellulosic waste to fermentable sugars has been successfully demonstrated. Using a novel microwave intensified hydrothermal depolymerisation of cellulosic materials in liquid hot water, at pressures below 300 psi, conversions of up to 40% of fermentable sugars were obtained with limited by-product formation. A high selectivity for glucose over other sugars has been observed. Temperature is the crucial parameter as limited conversion is observed below 180 degrees C and optimum conversion is attained around 220 degrees C.

• 出版日期2013-9