However furans are toxic to most organisms utilized for this conversion. The residual lignin can then be burned on-site for an energy source. Can get dissolution without degradation. Alkali-catalyzed oxidation, causing random degradation . Contributes to the polysaccharide yield losses of the kraft pulping process.
Reaction also consumes alkali.
Removal of hemicellulose acetate groups . A. Reactions B-E above. B. Alkaline hydrolysis, causing random degradation. Require the reducing end group. 1-2 linkages are stable, offer protection.