Table 2 Glucan content of cellulose samples obtained after NaOH treatment at 25°C and liquid ammonia treatment at final temperatures of 25°C and 130°C
| Glucan content (%) | Untreated (control) | NH3treated | NaOH treated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 130°C | |||
| Avicel | 95 ± 1.0 | 96.5 ± 2.0 | 94 ± 1.2 | 97 ± 1.1 |
| α-Cellulosea | 92 ± 0.5 | 93 ± 0.7 | 92 ± 0.9 | 95 ± 0.4 |
| Cotton linters | 99 ± 0.7 | 98 ± 0.6 | 99 ± 0.5 | 100 ± 0.6 |
| Corn stoverb | 83 ± 1.1 | 83 ± 0.8 | 83 ± 1.3 | 84 ± 1.2 |