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The classic kinetic model for cellulose hydrolysis is often referred to as pseudo-homogeneous, a term revealing the insight that the process is actually heterogeneous. During the past 10–15 yr, the shortcomings of this model have been demonstrated in various studies and the interest in the heterogeneous aspects has increased. The present work presents a simplistic model in which the intrinsic, heterogeneous hydrolysis and transport rates are coupled by the assumption of a constant glucosidic surface concentration. The mechanisms affecting these two rates are largely unknown, but the model serves as a guideline for further exploration of the process.
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Pettersson, P.O., Torget, R.W., Eklund, R. et al. Simplistic modeling approach to heterogeneous dilute-acid hydrolysis of cellulose microcrystallites. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 106, 451–455 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1385/ABAB:106:1-3:451
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