Enhanced enzymatic sugar production from corn stover by combination of water extraction and glycerol-assisted instant catapult steam explosion

Bioresources and Bioprocessing

Table 3 Molecular weights of lignins extracted from enzymatic digestion residues

Water extraction prior to ICSE	G:W¹	M_W² (g/mol)	M_N³ (g/mol)
No	0:5	2977	937
No	4:1	2838	951
Yes	0:5	3521	1040
Yes	4:1	2851	955

1. G:W = glycerol:water (w/w); 2. M_W, weight-average molecular weight; 3. M_N, number-average molecular weight