| RSM | Response Surface Methodology |
| FT-IR | Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy |
| DSC | Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
| HMF | Hydroxymethylfurfural |
| Na-X | Xylan extractions with NaOH |
| K-X | Xylan extractions with KOH |
| DMSO-d6 | deuterated dimethyl sulfoxide |
| HPLC | High-Performance Liquid Chromatography |
| NMR | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance |
| ANOVA | Analysis of variance |