Biosynthesis of xylitol from sugarcane bagasse process optimization modelling and intensification

Abstract

In the first part of this thesis statistical optimization of process parameters for dilute acid hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse for maximum xylose yield was reported Prior to statistical optimization the chemical composition of sugarcane bagasse and the effect of solid to liquid ratio on xylose yield were analysed The process parameters considered for optimization were hydrolysis temperature acid concentration or acid load and hydrolysis time Optimum levels of these parameters were det