Effects of different acid hydrolyses on the conversion of sweet sorghum bagasse into C5 and C6 sugars and yeast inhibitors using response surface methodology

▸ Sweet sorghum bagasse was a good substrate for different acid hydrolyses. ▸ The type of acid and hydrolysis time affected the amount of C5 and C6 sugars. ▸ The type of acid and hydrolysis time affected the amount of inhibitors. ▸ The most effective acid treatment was with HCl or a mixture of HCl/H2SO4.