Table 3 Optimal AFEX pretreatment values obtained for agave lignocellulosic biomass
From: Conversion of lignocellulosic agave residues into liquid biofuels using an AFEX™-based biorefinery
| Agave biomass | Temperature (°C) | Ammonia (kg NH3/kg DM) | Water (kg NH3/kg DM) | Reaction time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequilana bagasse | 120 | 2 | 0.4 | 38 |
| Salmiana bagassea | 102 | 2 | 0.4 | – |
| Tequilana leafa | 100 | 3 | 0.2 | – |
| Salmiana leafa | 100 | 3 | 0.2 | – |