Structural changes and cellulose ultrastructure mapped with electron microscopy and SAXS after enzymatic hydrolysis of mildly steam pretreated Norway spruce
The present study reports the microstructural changes caused by pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of Norway spruce. By enzymatically increasing the hemicellulose hydrolysis, the exposed cellulose surface area increases meaning that the cellulose might be easier to access for the enzymes. Structural analysis of biomass after enzymatic hydrolysis can direct the choice of enzymes for improved saccharification efficiency.
Authors
- Lisbeth Olsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0827-5442)
- Eva Olsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3791-9569)
- Fabio Caputo
- Polina Naidjonoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4424-0594)
- Maria E. F. Brollo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7191-1568)
Institutions
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center (SE)
- Chalmers University of Technology (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-025-02616-7
- Primary Topic
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chalmers Tekniska Högskola
- Energimyndigheten
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center