METAL CATALYZED HYDROLYSIS OF CELLULOSE AND HEMICELLULOSE TO PRODUCE MONOMERIC CARBOHYDRATES FOR TRANSPORTATION FUEL AND ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION

摘要

Methods and compositions for processing biomass using [Co(CN)5]3″ are disclosed. The resulting products include monomeric carbohydrate units that can also be converted to basic alcohols, including ethanol, for a variety of uses including transportation fuels and the generation of electricity.