Characterisation of lignocellulosic sugars from municipal solid waste residue.

• Main Authors: Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin, Collins, Samuel R. A., Merali, Zara, Parker, Mary L., Elliston, Adam, Wellner, Nikolaus, Waldron, Keith W.
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Elsevier 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/30430/1/Characterisation%20of%20lignocellulosic%20sugars%20from%20municipal%20solid%20waste%20residue.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/30430/

Municipal solid waste (MSW) contains significant quantities of plant-derived carbohydrates which have the potential to be exploited as a biomass source. This study evaluated the chemical composition and fractionation of MSW water-insoluble organic matter remaining after recycling of other components...