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Table 2 Key Properties of simulated model cellulosic substrates

From: Stochastic molecular model of enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose for ethanol production

Model Substrate

Degree of polymerization (DP)

Crystallinity index (CrI)

Number of microfibrils simulated (Total glucose molecules simulated)

Avicel

250-300

0.5-0.6

5 (1090224)

Filter Paper

700-800

0.4-0.5

4 (2684088)

Bacterial Cellulose (BC)

1800-2000

0.85-0.95

2 (2999880)

Cotton

2500-3000

0.85-0.95

2 (3345264)