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8 years ago

Sugarcane Waste Transformed into Renewable Fuel, Boosting Sustainability

International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology
Effective Gravimetric Characterization for Lignocellulosic Biomass: Comparison of NaOH-H2O2 and Ca(OH)2-H2O2 Oxidation Pretreated Sugarcane Bagasse
Augustine O. Ayeni, O.A. Adeeyo, A. A. Ayoola

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Alkaline peroxide treatments were tested on sugarcane bagasse to break down its components. Comparing NaOH-H2O2 and Ca(OH)2 pretreatments, the best results were seen at 80°C for 3 hours with 1% H2O2. NaOH-H2O2 solubilized 69.5% hemicellulose and removed 75.8% lignin while keeping 59.2% cellulose. Ca(OH)2-H2O2 solubilized 66.6% hemicellulose, removed 65.4% lignin, and retained 50.3% cellulose. Both methods are effective for breaking down the sugarcane bagasse, but NaOH-H2O2 is more efficient than Ca(OH)2-H2O2.