Impact of particle size reduction on high gravity enzymatic hydrolysis of steam-exploded wheat straw

Abstract

Article Highlights Fiber size reduction benefits enzymatic high gravity hydrolysis of steam-exploded wheat straw. Small fiber size of ≤ 2.5 mm enables saccharification at 35% w/w solid loadings. Water-retention capacity of cellulosic fibers influence slurry viscosity and yielded glucose concentration.

Keywords

• Lignocellulosic bioethanol
• High gravity
• Enzymatic hydrolysis
• Steam explosion
• Particle size
• Slurry viscosity