Kinetics And Optimization Studies Of Pressed Pericarp Fibers Pretreated With Organosolvent

Hii, Kiew Ling (2012) Kinetics And Optimization Studies Of Pressed Pericarp Fibers Pretreated With Organosolvent. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

The existence of lignin in pressed pericarp fibres (PPF) could inhibit the cellulolytic microorganisms from reacting with cellulose which directly inhibits the cellulolytic enzyme activities. In order to increase the susceptibility of cellulose, PPF was treated with organic solvent under high pressure and temperature in a high pressurized reactor (HPR). Monohydric alcohols (propanol) showed better delignification and hydrolysis at 38.5% and 46.1%, respectively. Ethanol was chosen as pretreatment solvent for further screening of catalyst due to its wide availability and economical perspective.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: T Technology > TP Chemical Technology > TP1-1185 Chemical technology
Divisions: Kampus Kejuruteraan (Engineering Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia (School of Chemical Engineering) > Thesis
Depositing User: ASM Ab Shukor Mustapa
Date Deposited: 02 Jul 2019 01:45
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2019 01:45
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/44806

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