Table 1 Composition of untreated, dilute alkali treated and dilute acid treated corn stover
Substrate | Glucan (%) | Xylan (%) | Lignin and ash (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Untreated | 37.2 ± 0.6 | 19.2 ± 0.1 | 23.3 ± 0.5 |
Dilute acid treated | 50.8 ± 2.3 | n.d. | 40.1 ± 0.5 |
Dilute alkali treated | 54.6 ± 0.6 | 21.8 ± 0.2 | 10.9 ± 0.7 |