Supercritical CO
            <sub>2</sub>
            as an Environmentally Benign Medium for Biorefinery

Marriott, Ray; Sin, Emily H. K.

doi:10.1002/9781118449400.ch5

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“…The high diffusivity and low viscosity of supercritical and dense CO 2 compared to other liquid solvents offer advantages for penetration of solid biomass matrices. , This feature has been used for the efficient and selective extraction of oils from a variety of feedstocks including microalgae, ,− fish, , and oil seeds (e.g., Jatropha, palm, soy). These oils contain low-polarity compounds including triglycerides, tocopherols, and carotenoids .…”

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“…In addition to kinetics, the tunability of CO 2 may lead to improved reaction selectivity allowing for better product distribution and more efficient overall processing . Particular applications of CO 2 for priority biorefinery applications have been detailed previously , and continue to be developed for a number of different purposes including cellulose processing and conversions of bioderived chemicals …”

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Green Solvents in Biomass Processing

Soh

Eckelman

2016

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

130

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As new applications expand in the field of biomass refining and valorization, appropriate solvent development and usage will aid in viable implementation. This work presents an overview of green solvent applications within biomass production. Particular solvent needs for biomass fractions to produce fuels and value-added products are presented. Green solvent metrics with respect to functionality and environmental, safety, and health impacts from a process and life cycle view are also addressed and applied to conventional and neoteric solvents. Current and potential applications of various solvents for extractions and conversions are provided for consideration in a biorefinery setting with discussion of future needs.

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