High-titer bio-succinic acid production from sequential alkalic and metal salt pretreated empty fruit bunch via simultaneous saccharification and fermentation

• Main Authors: Khairil Anwar, N. A. K., Hassan, N., Mohd. Yusof, N., Idris, A.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2021
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/94072/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113478
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Bio-succinic acid is produced from inorganic salt pretreated oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) for the first time through simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF). OPEFB is an agriculture waste that can be converted into succinic acid (SA) which is a high value added product sought afte...