Solid acid catalyzed hydrolysis of cellulosic materials

Details Solid acid catalyzed hydrolysis of cellulosic materials Solid acid catalyzed hydrolysis of cellulosic materials

2007-11-06

2011-11-22

Jiang, Shaojia Anna (Department: 1623)

Sugar, starch, and carbohydrates

Processes

Carbohydrate manufacture and refining

C536S124000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062428

ABSTRACT:
Provided are methods for the solubilization of cellulose into soluble sugars without the need for high temperatures, high pressures, strong acid solutions, and/or added water. The produced sugars can be fermented into ethanol. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting a cellulose-containing material with a solid acid material and agitating the cellulose-containing material and the solid acid material for a time sufficient to produce an aqueous solution comprising a quantity of soluble sugars.

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