In our latest study (Article Comparative assessment of sugarcane bagacillo and bagasse at...
) and even by the study conducted by Sluiter et al (https:// doi. org/10. 1021/ jf100 8023), it has been found that an ash content of >10% interferes during compositional analysis of lignocellulosic biomass through NREL protocol. In that case, what is the most appropriate method for mass balance closure of LCB's with >10% ash content? Is deashing the only solution?