Table 2.
Composition of biomass before pretreatment.
| Components | Corncob (CC) | Bagasse (BG) | Water hyacinth (WH) | Rice husk (RH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extractives (wt% dry) | 6.98 ± 0.57 | 7.65 ± 0.61 | 17.59 ± 0.82 | 20.88 ± 0.57 |
| Hemicellulose (wt% dry) | 43.42 ± 1.45 | 33.18 ± 1.03 | 42.29 ± 1.38 | 24.20 ± 1.05 |
| Lignin (wt% dry) | 13.56 ± 0.74 | 18.30 ± 0.78 | 4.23 ± 0.38 | 20.23 ± 0.74 |
| Cellulose (wt% dry) | 38.98 ± 1.05 | 41.29 ± 1.41 | 20.37 ± 0.94 | 33.58 ± 0.94 |
Duplicate results.