Composition and Properties
| Component | WT% dry |
|---|---|
| Cellulose/glucan | 37.4 |
| Xylan | 21.1 |
| Arabinan | 2.9 |
| Mannan | 1.6 |
| Galactan | 2.0 |
| Lignin | 18.0 |
| Ash | 5.2 |
| Acetate | 2.9 |
| Protein | 3.1 |
HHV: 19 MJ/kg DAF
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