The researchers tested a new way to break down palm oil waste without harming the environment. They heated the waste at high temperatures and then used enzymes to break it down further. By heating the waste to 200°C for 45 minutes, they found the best results for producing xylose, a type of sugar. The higher the temperature, the more sugar was broken down, but some hemicellulose was also removed. Overall, the process increased xylose production by 113.79%, showing a promising method for turning palm oil waste into useful sugars.