Bioconversion of mango (Mangifera indica) seed kernel starch into bioethanol using various fermentation techniques

• Published in: Heliyon Vol. 8; no. 6; p. e09707
• Main Authors: Awodi, P.S., Ogbonna, J.C., Nwagu, T.N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Bioethanol production; Mango; Mango seed kernel; Mango seed starch; Starch hydrolysis; Sugar fermentation; Bioethanol production; Mango; Sugar fermentation; Mango seed kernel; Mango seed starch; Starch hydrolysis

The potential of mango seed kernel starch (MKS) as a feedstock for bioethanol production was evaluated in this study. Starch extraction and hydrolysis from mango kernel were studied. Fermentation methods included separate hydrolysis and fermentation (SH&F), simultaneous saccharification and co-f...