Removal of enzymatic and fermentation inhibitory compounds from biomass slurries for enhanced biorefinery process efficiencies

► Detoxification of biomass for improved enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation. ► Novel technologies: polyelectrolyte adsorption and resin-wafer electrodeionization. ► Removal of aldehydes, organic acids, and mineral acids without overliming. ► Dramatically improved yields and rates for both hydrolysis and fermentation. ► Statistical analyses show significant primary and secondary interaction effects.