Microwave Assisted Alkaline Pretreatment of Algae Waste in the Production of Cellulosic Bioethanol

Biomass pretreatment has an important role in the production of cellulosic bioethanol. In this study, the effectiveness of microwave assisted alkaline pretreatment of algae waste was analysed. After pretreatment, the product was hydrolysed using sulphuric acid. The effects of microwave power, irradi...

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Main Authors: Rocío Maceiras, Víctor Alfonsín, Luis Seguí, Juan F. González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/18/5891