Short-time ultrasonication treatment in enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass

Holzforschung ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (8) ◽  
pp. 891-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zengqian Shi ◽  
Zhiyong Cai ◽  
Siqun Wang ◽  
Qixin Zhong ◽  
Joseph J. Bozell

Abstract To improve the conversion of enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass in an energy-efficient manner, two short-time ultrasonication strategies were applied on six types of biomass with different structures and components. The strategies include pre-sonication before the hydrolysis and intermittent sonication during the ongoing hydrolysis. The microstructures of each type of biomass were characterized by scanning electron microscopy to investigate the potential correlation between biomass structure and ultrasonicaton. The concentration of resultant reducing sugar was measured to evaluate the efficiency of the hydrolysis. The results indicate that hydrolysis efficiency greatly depends on the initial structures of biomass and that short-time ultrasonication can yield up to 27.5% improvement in hydrolysis efficiency with only 120 s of sonication.

BioResources ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1653-1667
Author(s):  
Yawen Zhou ◽  
Jian Yang ◽  
Cong Luo ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
Changyao Liu ◽  
...  

The effect of metal ions and surfactants on the enzymatic hydrolysis of pretreated wheat straw lignocellulose was investigated. Scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectrum analysis, dynamic light scattering, and fluorescence spectra analysis were used to characterize the influence of Fe3+/ polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80). The interaction between Fe3+/Tween 80 and enzyme was further investigated by enzyme kinetics and enzyme activity measurements. The best synergistic effect was obtained when the ratio of Fe3+ and Tween 80 was 0.06. The scanning electron microscopy images showed that the Fe3+/Tween 80 combination was associated with high porosity substrates. The infrared spectrum analysis indicated that the components of the substrates depended on additive types. The highest relative enzymatic activity increase rate was obtained with added Fe3+/ Tween 80. The Vmax and Km values of the group with added Fe3+/Tween 80 were much higher than that of the group without additives. With the addition of Fe3+/ Tween 80, the intensity of the fluorescence emission peak decreased and the peak shifted towards a longer wavelength.


2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 1608-1613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintara Satarn ◽  
Wimonporn Lamamorphanth ◽  
Khanita Kamwilaisak

The aim of this study is to extract the reducing sugar by acid hydrolysis of corn stover. The corn stover was hydrolyzed by using H2SO4 at different concentrations (0-6%, v/v),reaction times (15-180 min) at temperature 122 C with ratio of 1 g of corn stover to 20 ml of H2SO4 solution. The samples were analyzed the reducing sugar by HPLC. The optimal conditions of acid hydrolysis was at 1% H2SO4 (v/v), 122 C for 60 min, which produced 24.96 g/L of reducing sugar. The hydrolysed sample composed of 12.4 g/L of xylose, 2.9 g/l of glucose and 3.2 g/L of arabinose. Also, the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was analyzed the morphology of untreated and treated corn stover which showed the breakdown fibril of treated sample.


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Sefrinus Maria Dolfi Kolo ◽  
Jefry Presson ◽  
Pricilia Amfotis

<p>Rumput laut dengan kandungan karbohidrat dan lipid yang tinggi dianggap menjadi sumber energi terbarukan generasi ketiga. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan kadar gula pereduksi optimum, mengetahui tekstur permukaan serbuk sebelum dan sesudah hidrolisis serta menentukan kadar etanol hasil fermentasi. Kandungan karbohidrat rumput laut <em>Ulva reticulata</em> dapat dikonversi menjadi gula heksosa dan pentosa (glukosa, arabinosa, ramnosa, dan xilosa) melalui hidrolisis asam. Campuran gula optimum hasil proses hidrolisis kemudian dikonversi menjadi etanol menggunakan ragi <em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em>. Fermentasi dilakukan dengan konsentrasi inokulum 10% (v/v) selama 5 hari pada temperatur 30 °C dan pH 4,5. Analisis tekstur permukaan sampel dilakukan dengan <em>Scanning Electron Microscopy</em> (SEM). Analisis gula pereduksi dilakukan dengan metode DNS (Dinitro salisilat). Analisis etanol dilakukan dengan uji kualitatif dan kuantitatif menggunakan metode berat jenis dan kromatografi gas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kadar gula pereduksi meningkat seiring meningkatnya suhu hidrolisis pada suhu      75 °C ke 150 °C (2,3 – 23,7 g/L) dan mengalami penurunan kadar pada suhu 175 °C menjadi 17,1 g/L. Hasil analisis dengan variasi konsentrasi terhadap waktu 30, 40, 50, dan 60 menit terlihat bahwa kadar gula pereduksi meningkat seiring meningkatnya waktu hidrolisis dari 30 menit sampai 50 menit yakni 23,7 – 33,4 g/L dan mengalami penurunan pada waktu 60 menit yakni 19,2 g/L. Kadar gula pereduksi optimum sebesar 33,4 g/L  pada suhu 150 °C dengan konsentrasi asam 2 % pada waktu hidrolisis 50 menit. Tekstur permukaan serbuk sebelum dan sesudah hidrolisis mengalami perubahan yang signifikan. Hasil uji kualitatif etanol hasil fermentasi dibuktikan dengan adanya perubahan warna dari jingga menjadi biru. Hasil uji kadar etanol dengan metode berat jenis yakni sebesar 1% dan metode kromatografi gas sebesar 5,02%.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Bioethanol Production as Renewable Energy from <em>Ulva Reticulata</em> Seaweed from Timor Island. </strong>Seaweed with carbohydrate and lipid content is considered to be the third generation of renewable energy sources. The carbohydrate content of <em>Ulva reticulata</em> seaweed can be converted into hexose and pentose sugars (glucose, arabinose, ramnose, and xylose) through acid hydrolysis. The optimum sugar mixture resulting from the hydrolysis process is then converted to ethanol using <em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em> yeast. Fermentation was carried out with an inoculum concentration of 10% (v/v) for five days at a temperature of 30 °C and a pH of 4.5. Analysis of the surface texture of the sample was carried out by <em>Scanning Electron Microscopy</em> (SEM). Reducing sugar analysis was performed using the DNS (Dinitrosalicylate) method. Ethanol analysis was carried out by qualitative and quantitative tests using specific gravity and gas chromatography methods. The results showed that the reducing sugar content increased with increasing hydrolysis temperature at 75 °C to 150 °C (2.3 – 23.7 g/L) and decreased levels at 175 °C to 17.1 g/L. The results of the analysis with various concentrations of 30, 40, 50, and 60 minutes showed that reducing sugar levels increased with increasing hydrolysis time from 30 minutes to 50 minutes, namely 23.7 – 33.4 g/L and decreased at 60 minutes, namely 19.2 g/L. The optimum reducing sugar content was 33.4 g/L at 150 °C with an acid concentration of 2% at 50 minutes of hydrolysis. Powder surface texture before and after hydrolysis experienced significant changes. The qualitative test results of fermented ethanol are evidenced by a change in color from orange to blue. The results of the ethanol content test using the specific gravity method were 1%, and that using the gas chromatography method was 5.02%.</p>


BioResources ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 7341-7348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Xin Huang ◽  
Yu-Hua Zhang ◽  
Yuan-Yuan Ge ◽  
Li Qin ◽  
Zhi-Li Li

Soft donors of nitrogen and sulfur were incorporated into enzymatic hydrolysis lignin (EHL-NS) to make it suitable for multiple applications. Characterizations of the environmentally friendly material by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis confirmed the layered porous structure with nitrogen and sulfur groups. It exhibited high antioxidant activity due to the strong electron-donating capability of the soft donors. Moreover, the soft donors also contributed to the chemical complexation of Hg(II) with EHL-NS, which distinctly enhanced the adsorption of Hg(II) in water (Qe=180 mg/g, 25 °C). Given that the free radicals were highly effective at scavenging and adsorption, the functionalized enzymatic hydrolysis lignin is expected to serve a useful role.


2011 ◽  
Vol 306-307 ◽  
pp. 1717-1721
Author(s):  
Bin Liu ◽  
Qiu Feng Lv ◽  
Run Fang ◽  
Xian Su Cheng

Thermoplastic starch composites modified by enzymatic hydrolysis lignin (EHL) were prepared via a simple and environmentally-friendly process. Starch and EHL were plasticized with urea and methanamide as plasticizers in the preparation. The effects of the amount of plasticizers and EHL on the mechanical and water-absorption properties were investigated. The fractured surfaces of the composites were studied by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Properties of the composites were improved with adding plasticized EHL into pure thermoplastic starch. It was attributed to the good compatibility of modified EHL with plasticized starch.


2021 ◽  
Vol 878 (1) ◽  
pp. 012062
Author(s):  
W Gunawan ◽  
S Stepanus ◽  
L Lisapaly ◽  
F Mustari ◽  
H S Sutomo

Abstract Both monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon based solar cells are proven to be widely used in the photovoltaic industry compared to other solar cell material such as titanium oxide or germanium due to abundant materials and economical production processes, however the problem occurs due to internal (crack) defects in the silicon wafers. The cracks of silicon solar cells occur due to the manufacturing process or when applying them to the field in a relatively short time. Research was also carried out to determine the cause of the cracks and how much damage had occurred that affected the performance of silicon solar cells. By using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) we will prove that, is it clear that the damage caused by production failure of external influences causes defects (micro cracks), holes, burns and so on. The advanced technology owned by SEM is expected to be reliable to find the location of the damage quickly and precisely because the result displayed are very accurate so that it is expected to be an evaluation for the solar cell production process in the future.


2008 ◽  
Vol 39-40 ◽  
pp. 391-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reni Iordanova ◽  
Margarita Milanova ◽  
Angelina Stoyanova ◽  
Cvetoslav Iliev

α-Bi2Mo3O12 and β-Bi2Mo2O9 crystal phases have been synthesized by crystallization of a glass for a short time. Amorphous samples with the compositions corresponding to the alpha and beta bismuth molybdates have been obtained at high cooling rates (104-105 K/s). XRD, DTA and SEM studies were performed to examine the phase formation, thermal behavior of the glasses and the microstructure of obtained crystalline products. By scanning electron microscopy it was shown that the obtained bismuth molybdates consist of dense agglomerates, containing uniform distributed crystals with submicron size.


2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Yizhou ◽  
Zeng You ◽  
He Guanhu ◽  
Zhou Benlian

Specimens of 1045 steel with quenched crack were treated under electropulsing. Scanning electron microscopy was employed to examine the change of specimens before and after the treatment. The results showed that the crack can be healed under electropulsing without melting, and the healing could be produced within a very short time. The original microstructure of specimens was not changed during the healing. It is thought that the temperature and the transient thermal compressive stress caused by high-rate heating are the main factors causing the healing of the crack.


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