Abstract
Sequential Fenton oxidation (FO) and hydrothermal treatment were performed to improve the effect of pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed hardwood. The molar ratio of the Fenton reagent (FeSO4·7H2O and H2O2) was 1:25, and the reaction time was 96h. During the reaction, little or no weight loss of biomass was observed. The concentration of Fe2+ was determined and was found to increase continuously during FO. Hydrothermal treatment at 190–210°C for 10–80min was performed following FO. Sequential FO and hydrothermal treatment showed positive effects on pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis. Xylose concentration in the hydrolysate was as high as 14.16g/L when FO-treated biomass was treated at 190°C, while its concentration in the raw material was 3.72g/L. After 96h of enzymatic hydrolysis, cellulose conversion in the biomass obtained following sequential treatment was 69.58–79.54%. In contrast, the conversion in the raw material (without FO) was 64.41–67.92%.
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