Alkaline Thermochemical Degradation of Rice Straw to Oxychemicals

ABSTRACT THERMAL degradation of rice straw in water produces more water solubles and acetone solubles and less insoluble residue than from pure cellulose. Addition of alkali can be adjusted to optimize acetone soluble oil or to produce only water-soluble products. Water solubles include alcohols, ketones and carboxylic acids.