Methodology for Determination of Cellulosic Glucans and Hemicellulose Content in a Fuel Ethanol Production Facility: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-21-21474

Develop a single methodology for determination of the total cellulosic glucan, including both cellulose and beta-glucans, along with hemicellulose content in corn kernel fiber which could be utilized by the dry grind corn ethanol production industry to determine the cellulosic converted fraction of the corn kernel fiber. The work will build upon a methodology already described in literature but will specifically focus on a more complete determination of the structural polysaccharides in corn kernel fiber to make it more applicable to the corn ethanol industry.