Enzymatic digestibility and ethanol fermentability of AFEX-treated starch-rich lignocellulosics such as corn silage and whole corn plant
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Corn grain is an important renewable source for bioethanol production in the USA. Corn ethanol is currently produced by steam liquefaction of starch-rich grains followed by enzymatic saccharification and fermentation. Corn stover (th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-06-01
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Series: | Biotechnology for Biofuels |
Online Access: | http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/3/1/12 |