Mathematical Modelling of Enzyme Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Banana Trunk Biomass for Optimum Ethanol Production

Abstract

The rising demand for ethanol consumption calls for optimal production model since it has been found to be an alternative source of sustainable energy and in high demand in industries. This work aims at varying the Kinetic variables in the production of ethanol from enzyme hydrolyzed and fermented Banana Trunk Biomass. The methodology of consecutive reaction in which the reaction rate (K1, K2 and K3) is varied at each stage of production to see the effect on residue, glucose and ethanol yield respectively. The results shows that increase in the rate of pretreatment (K1) increases residue, glucose and ethanol yields, increasing the rate of hydrolyses (K2) reduces the residue and increases glucose and ethanol yield whereas increase in fermentation rate (K3) decreases glucose yield and increases the yield of ethanol