Evaluating polymer interplay after hot water pretreatment to investigate maize stem internode recalcitrance

Abstract

Highlights Reorganisation of the lignocellulosic matrix after water was redistributed by HWP Lignin reorganisation plus increased condensation promoted enzymatic deconstruction Multiscale approach combining chemical, spectral and NMR analyses helped elucidate polymer interplay.

Keywords

• Hot water pretreatment
• Maize
• Multi-scale
• NMR
• Ultrastructure
• Water mobility