OH− source demonstrated a varied effect upon pretreated miscanthus and switchgrass.
At equal OH− concentration, KOH and NaOH reduced lignin more than Ca(OH)2.
Cellulose conversion during enzyme hydrolysis was enhanced by Ca(OH)2, NaOH and KOH.
The $/kg glucose released range from $0.11–$0.70 and increased NaOH < Ca(OH)2 < KOH.