Fig. 7: Enzymolysis and SEM images of DES fractionated cellulose residues. | Nature Communications

Fig. 7: Enzymolysis and SEM images of DES fractionated cellulose residues.

From: Tunable and functional deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulose valorization

Fig. 7: Enzymolysis and SEM images of DES fractionated cellulose residues.

Enzymatic hydrolysis yield of glucose (a) and xylose (b) from untreated birch lignocellulose and various DES fractionated CRs. The yield of glucose and xylose was calculated based on the cellulose and hemicellulose content in various substrates. The yields were average values from a set of at least three experiments showing standard deviations. SEM images of DP-DES10 fractionated CR at low magnification (c) and high magnification (d), the cell structure of DPCR10 was fibrillated and without formation of lignin particles; ChCl/OA DES fractionated CR at low magnification (e) and high magnification (f), showing obvious lignin particles formation (condensed lignin which is confirmed as shown in Supplementary Section 5.2.1, the average diameter of ~54 nm) on the surface.

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