The effects of temperature (25-40°C), H,SO, concentration (31-70% (w/v)) and the acid/substrate relationship (1-5 cm3 of H,SO, per g-' of cellulose) on the solubilization rate of microcrystalline cellulose and on the glucose production rate have been analysed. The solubilization process was by determining reducing groups present in solution. For acid/substrate relationships of more than 1 cm3 g...
