Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of dilute acid hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse

This study has investigated kinetic and thermodynamic features of dilute acid (2% v/v H2SO4, 1:30 w/v) hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse. Time profiles of xylose formation in range of 100°-130 °C and treatment period of 0-120 min have been analysed with modified biphasic Saeman model. Generation of glucose, arabinose and inhibitory products (furfural, 5-HMF and acetic acid) have also been analysed. Easy-to-hydrolyse fraction of hemicellulose...