Corn Stalk Pulp Breakthrough Unlocks Sustainable Biofuel Potential
In this study, scientists experimented with a new method to break down corn stalks into sugars for biofuel. By using a mix of Chinese enzymes and specific conditions, they found the best way to get the most sugar out of the corn stalks. The key steps were using the right amount of enzymes, a specific pH and temperature, and waiting for 72 hours. Their approach led to a high sugar yield of 59.41%. They also compared different ways to treat the corn stalks before breaking them down and ranked them based on their effectiveness. The method with active oxygen cooking and a solid base came out on top, beating traditional methods like alkaline cooking and mechanical crushing.