Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Electrostatic field or electrical discharge
Patent
1981-02-26
1982-07-27
Andrews, R. L.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Electrostatic field or electrical discharge
204131, D21C 322
Patent
active
043416098
ABSTRACT:
A process for converting plant biomass to its constituent parts of lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose and further derivatives comprises treating the biomass in the anodic section of an electrochemical cell in the presence of an electrolyte solution. The rate of enzymatic cellulose hydrolysis of treated biomass is enhanced.
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Dernar Helen D.
Eskamani Abolghassem
Andrews R. L.
Evans Larry W.
Heidrich William A.
Knudsen Herbert D.
The Standard Oil Company
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