abstract |
The present invention relates to biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial biomass and municipal waste) that is processed to produce useful products. A mixture is provided comprising a low molecular weight sugar, a functionalized cellulosic or lignocellulosic biomass material, which is an oxidized fibrous biomass obtained by the use of ionizing radiation in an oxidizing environment, a microorganism, and a solvent. |