Barley straw shows potential as feedstock for biobutanol

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By mmillikinOct 1, 2015, 6:03 am143 pts
The hemicellulose sugars of barley straw can be effectively fermented into biobutanol, when starch is added during the pre-treatment or fermentation process, according to a new University of Eastern Finland study. Seeking to find alternatives to ethanol as a fuel, the study established optimal pre-treatment…

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