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Enzymatic saccharification and bioethanol production from Cynara cardunculus pretreated by steam explosion by Fernandes, Maria C., Ferro, Miguel D., Paulino, Ana F.C., Mendes, Joana A.S., Gravitis, Janis, Evtuguin, Dmitry V., Xavier, Ana M.R.B.

“…•Steam explosion of cardoon (CSE) enhances enzymatic accessibility of cellulose.•CSE promotes disruption of interfibrillar surfaces and partial degradation of…”
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Utilization of residues from agro-forest industries in the production of high value bacterial cellulose by Carreira, Pedro, Mendes, Joana A.S., Trovatti, Eliane, Serafim, Luísa S., Freire, Carmen S.R., Silvestre, Armando J.D., Neto, Carlos Pascoal

“…► Agro-forestry residues were successfully used as carbon sources for the production of BC. ► The most relevant results were attained with wine and pulp…”
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Towards comprehensive utilization of winemaking residues: Characterization of grape skins from red grape pomaces of variety Touriga Nacional by Mendes, Joana A.S., Prozil, Sónia O., Evtuguin, Dmitry V., Lopes, Luísa P. Cruz

“…► Chemical composition of grape skins from red grape pomaces was assessed. ► Cellulose and hemicelluloses were the most abundant components. ► No lignin was…”
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Integrated utilization of grape skins from white grape pomaces by Mendes, Joana A.S., Xavier, Ana M.R.B., Evtuguin, Dmitry V., Lopes, Luísa P.C.

“…•Major organic constituents of grape skins are cellulose and water-soluble carbohydrates.•White grape skins contain half amount of proteins and tannins…”
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