I have seen numerous excellent research papers where metallic nanoparticles are used as carriers for enzymes or acids in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment. But is it possible where the nanoparticles alone will help in the breakdown of biomass into simpler sugars.
Adarsh Shetty
NbOx/ZrO2 nanoparticles can be used as catalysts for the liquefaction of fiber and starch in biomass.
http://www.dslib.net/kataliz/kataliticheskie-metody-pererabotki-celljulozy-v-vodnoj-srede-v-cennye-himicheskie.html
Yuri Mirgorod Thank you for your answer sir, I shall look into these nanoparticles.
Nanoparticles alone are generally not used for biomass pretreatment without the involvement of enzymes or acids in some form. Biomass pretreatment is a crucial step in the conversion of lignocellulosic materials (such as wood, agricultural residues, and energy crops) into biofuels or other value-added products. The main goals of pretreatment are to break down the complex structure of lignocellulose, remove lignin, and make cellulose more accessible to enzymatic or chemical conversion processes.
Nanoparticles can play a role in pretreatment processes but are often used in conjunction with other agents:
Rajaiah Alexpandi Dear sir, I have seen a few papers on catalytic iron oxide nanoparticles for delignification but not on cellulose breakdown. Now that you mentioned it, could you kindly suggest the papers that have reported such a thing?
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