Conditioning biomass hydrolysates by membrane extraction

▸ Ab initio calculations indicate extraction mechanism for carboxylic acids, furans. ▸ Layer-by-layer deposition extended from glass chips to polypropylene membranes. ▸ Flux data and contact angle measurements indicate modification of membranes. ▸ Biomass conditioning using membranes with hydrophobic and hydrophilic surface. ▸ Polyelectrolyte multilayer formation on glass chips monitored in situ using FT-SPR.