Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Wastes to Improve Ethanol and Biogas Production: A Review
2008

Improving Ethanol and Biogas Production from Lignocellulosic Wastes

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Author Information

Author(s): Taherzadeh Mohammad J., Karimi Keikhosro

Primary Institution: School of Engineering, University of BorĂ¥s, Sweden

Hypothesis

Pretreatment methods can enhance the conversion of lignocellulosic wastes into ethanol and biogas.

Conclusion

Various pretreatment methods can significantly improve the yield of ethanol and biogas from lignocellulosic materials.

Supporting Evidence

  • Hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials is essential for converting them into biogas or ethanol.
  • Effective pretreatment can enhance the bio-digestibility of lignocellulosic wastes.
  • Different pretreatment methods can lead to varying improvements in ethanol and biogas production.

Takeaway

This study looks at different ways to prepare plant waste so that it can be turned into fuel more easily. By treating the waste first, we can make more energy from it.

Methodology

The review discusses various pretreatment methods including physical, chemical, and biological techniques to enhance the digestibility of lignocellulosic materials.

Limitations

The review focuses only on lignocellulosic materials and does not cover other types of waste.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ijms9091621

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