Publications by authors named "Adrian Trulea"
Bioresour Technol
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how steam explosion affects corn stover's chemical makeup and its potential to produce biomethane, testing temperatures from 140°C to 220°C and times from 2 to 15 minutes.
- Findings revealed that pretreating corn stover at 160°C for 2 minutes boosted methane yield by 22%, while harsher conditions reduced hemicellulose and methane output but increased lignin levels due to pseudo-lignin formation.
- Additionally, the anaerobic digestion tests indicated that steam explosion improves the breakdown of structural carbohydrates and reduces acid-insoluble lignin.
