Characterization of structural cell wall polysaccharides in cattail (Typha latifolia): Evaluation as potential biofuel feedstock

[EN] Second generation bioethanol produced from lignocellulosic biomass is attracting attention as an alternative energy source. In this study, a detailed knowledge of the composition and structure of common cattail (Typha latifolia L.) cell wall polysaccharides, obtained from stem or leaves, has be...

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Autores: Rebaque Morán, Diego, Martínez Rubio, Romina, Fornalé, Silvia, García Angulo, Penélope, Alonso Simón, Ana, Álvarez Fernández, Jesús Miguel, Caparrós Ruiz, David, Acebes Arranz, José Luis, Encina García, Antonio Esteban
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión enviada para evaluación y publicación
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universidad de León
Repositorio:BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
OAI Identifier:oai:buleria.unileon.es:10612/25602
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.021
https://hdl.handle.net/10612/25602
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ingeniería agrícola
Cattail
Cell wall
Cellulose
Digestibility
Hemicelluloses
Xylans
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Sumario:[EN] Second generation bioethanol produced from lignocellulosic biomass is attracting attention as an alternative energy source. In this study, a detailed knowledge of the composition and structure of common cattail (Typha latifolia L.) cell wall polysaccharides, obtained from stem or leaves, has been conducted using a wide set of techniques to evaluate this species as a potential bioethanol feedstock. Our results showed that common cattail cellulose content was high for plants in the order Poales and was accompanied by a small amount of cross-linked polysaccharides. A high degree of arabinose-substitution in xylans, a high syringyl/guaiacyl ratio in lignin and a low level of cell wall crystallinity could yield a good performance for lignocellulose saccharification. These results identify common cattail as a promising plant for use as potential bioethanol feedstock. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first in-depth analysis to be conducted of lignocellulosic material from common cattail.