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Table 2 Calculation of ethanol yield (g/g) of acetic and sulfuric acid in various concentrations after distillation

From: Effects of acids pre-treatment on the microbial fermentation process for bioethanol production from microalgae

Acid concentration (%, v/v)

Ethanol yield (g/g)

CH3COOH

H2SO4

Control

0a

N/A

N/A

0.068a

1

0.110

0.137

N/A

3

0.133

0.169

5

0.230

0.281

7

0.134

0.154

9

0.080

0.084

  1. aControl without any pre-treatment was used to monitor and compare the pre-treated samples