Comparison of reported H2 yields from different cellulosic substrates by different microbial cultures.
| Microbial species | Substrate | Concentration (g L−1) | Temperature (°C) | H2 yield (mmol g−1) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clostridium cellulolyticum | Cellulose MN301 | 5.0 | 35 | 7.0 | 43 |
| Clostridium cellulolyticum | Microcrystalline cellulose | 5.0 | 35 | 6.2 | 43 |
| Clostridium acetobutylicum X9 | Microcrystalline cellulose | 10.0 | 37 | 3.0 | 44 |
| Clostridium populeti | Cellulose MN301 | 5.0 | 35 | 6.8 | 43 |
| Clostridium populeti | Microcrystalline cellulose | 5.0 | 35 | 5.9 | 43 |
| Clostridium termitidis CT1112 | α-Cellulose | 2.0 | 37 | 3.9 | 45 |
| Clostridium lentocellum Cel10 | CMC | 5.0 | 37 | 5.4 | This study |