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The conversion of lignocellulosics to fermentable sugars - A survey of current research and applications to CELSSThis report provides an overview options for converting lignocellulosics into fermentable sugars in CELSS. A requirement for pretreatment is shown. Physical-chemical and enzymatic hydrolysis processes for producing fermentable sugars are discussed. At present physical-chemical methods are the simplest and best characterized options, but enzymatic processes will be the likely method of choice in the future. The use of pentose sugars by microorganisms to produce edibles is possible. The use of mycelial food production on pretreated but not hydrolyzed lignocellulosics is also possible. Simple trade-off analyses to regenerate waste lignocellulosics for two pathways are made, one of which is compared to complete oxidation.
Document ID
19910065908
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Petersen, Gene R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Baresi, Larry
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 901282
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 9, 1990
End Date: July 12, 1990
Accession Number
91A50531
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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