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The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of dilute-acid pretreatment in converting lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars.

April 11, 2026INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCHOpen Access

Dilute Acid Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass

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The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of dilute-acid pretreatment in converting lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars.
Analysis of chemical mechanisms involved in dilute-acid pretreatment.
Examination of process variables such as acid concentration and temperature.
Comparison with alternative pretreatment methods like alkaline hydrolysis and enzymatic hydrolysis.
Discussion of detoxification strategies to handle inhibitory compounds.
Dilute-acid pretreatment effectively releases pentose and hexose sugars from biomass.
Inhibitory compounds formed during pretreatment hinder downstream fermentation processes.
Post-treatment detoxification strategies are crucial for improving fermentation efficiency.
Potential for integration into economically viable and sustainable biorefinery systems.

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This review examines dilute-acid pretreatment effects on sugar release in biomass, indicating its significance for biorefineries.

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