SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 10, 2025Science Daily

Harnessing microwave flow reaction to convert biomass into useful sugars

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A new device developed at Kyushu University efficiently converts complex sugars into simple sugars using a microwave-heated catalyst and continuous-flow process. The system breaks down cellobiose into glucose, potentially benefiting food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries by offering a more sustainable method for biomass conversion.

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