Bioactive water boosts corn stover fermentation, unlocking sustainable biofuel potential.
Researchers studied how bioactive water affects the fermentation of corn stover, aiming to enhance the process. They used bioactive water and regular water to adjust the moisture in the stover during fermentation. Results showed that using bioactive water led to greater decomposition of cellulose and hemicellulose in the stover compared to using regular water. Sterilized stover fermentations performed better than unsterilized ones, with the highest decomposition rates observed in groups treated with bioactive water and the MYB3 protein after 10 days. The findings suggest that bioactive water can improve cellulose and hemicellulose breakdown during stover fermentation, offering a promising new method for this process.