Production of ethanol from potato pulp: Investigation of the role of the enzyme from Acremonium cellulolyticus in conversion of potato pulp into ethanol

► In this study, we investigated the saccharification and fermentation of potato pulp. ► Acremonium enzyme exhibited high pectinase, α-amylase, and cellulase activities. ► The enzyme was suitable for potato pulp saccharification. ► Hydrothermal treatment of the potato pulp increased the saccharification rate. ► The hydrolyzate could be used as carbon and nitrogen sources for fermentation.