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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Sub- and supercritical water hydrolysis of agricultural and food industry residues for the production of fermentable sugars: A review

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Author(s):
Prado, Juliana M. [1] ; Lachos-Perez, Daniel [2] ; Forster-Carneiro, Tania [2] ; Rostagno, Mauricio A. [3]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, CCN, Rod Lauri Simoes de Barros, Km 12, SP-189, BR-18290000 Buri, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Sch Food Engn FEA, R Monteiro Lobato 80, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Sch Appl Sci FCA, R Pedro Zaccaria 1300, BR-13484350 Limeira, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Review article
Source: FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING; v. 98, p. 95-123, APR 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 35
Abstract

Bioethanol has been researched as a potential alternative to substitute liquid fossil fuels due to its eco-friendly characteristics and relatively low production cost when compared to other bio-based fuels. First generation bioethanol is produced from raw materials rich in simple sugars or starch, such as sugarcane and corn, which are food sources. To avoid the fuel versus food dilemma, second generation bioethanol aims at using non-edible raw materials, as lignocellulosic agricultural residues, as source of fermentable sugars. Hydrolysis with sub/supercritical water has demonstrated great potential to decompose the lignocellulosic complex into simple sugars with several advantages over conventional processes. This review provides an overview of the state of the art on hydrolysis with sub- and supercritical water in the context of the reuse of agricultural residues to produce suitable fermentation substrates for the production of second generation bioethanol. Recent applications and advances are put into context together, providing an insight into future research trends. (C) 2015 The Institution of Chemical Engineers. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/04304-4 - Development of integrated systems for the analysis of bioactive compounds in natural products employing supercritical technology
Grantee:Maurício Ariel Rostagno
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 11/19817-1 - Biorefinery in agricultural and food industry: recycling waste for production of new chemicals componds and biohydrogen
Grantee:Tânia Forster Carneiro
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Young Investigators Grants