Table 3.
Molar Yields of Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein to Carboxylic Acids
| Molar Yield to Carboxylates | Carbohydrate | Lipid | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic acid, H2 | 3, 0 | 18, 73 | 0.22, 0.55 |
| Propionic acid, H2 | 1.5, 1.5 | 12, 61 | 0.15, 0.38 |
| Lactic acid, H2 | 2, 3 | 12, 73 | 0.15, 0.53 |
| Butyric acid, H2 | 1, 2 | 9, 55 | 0.11, 0.33 |
| Succinic acid, H2 | 1, 5 | 9, 82 | 0.11, 0.66 |
| CH4 | 3 | 36 | 0.44 |