Effect of steam explosion on waste copier paper alone and in a mixed lignocellulosic substrate on saccharification and fermentation

•Steam explosion of copier paper reduces xylose and produces inhibitors.•Steam explosion at SF 3.6 and 3.9 increased initial rates of saccharification.•Steam explosion at moderate severities may reduce processing times.•Co-steam explosion of waste paper and wheat straw reduces inhibitor production....

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Main Authors: Elliston, Adam, Wilson, David R., Wellner, Nikolaus, Collins, Samuel R.A., Roberts, Ian N., Waldron, Keith W.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Applied Science ;, Elsevier Science Pub. Co 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4504980/