The Biorefinery Concept–An Integrated Approach

Biomass pyrolysis for chemicals

“…An efficient (thermal) fractionation of the biomass into a specific combination of its main constituents is a keyissue in a biorefinery [66]. Biorefinery is the sustainable processing of biomass into a spectrum of marketable products [67].…”

Pulp Mills and Wood-Based Biorefineries

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] For this reason, the chemical industry has also been striving, especially during the last three decades after the creation of new strategies, to promote a gradual shift toward a more efficient utilization of various carbon dioxide (CO 2 )-neutral lignocellulosic feedstocks while simultaneously decreasing the use of fossil resources. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] For this reason, the chemical industry has also been striving, especially during the last three decades after the creation of new strategies, to promote a gradual shift toward a more efficient utilization of various carbon dioxide (CO 2 )-neutral lignocellulosic feedstocks while simultaneously decreasing the use of fossil resources.…”

“…5,[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] In general, the main principle is to maximize the value of biomass and, on the other hand, to minimize the production of waste. 5,[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] In general, the main principle is to maximize the value of biomass and, on the other hand, to minimize the production of waste.…”

Biomass production of dense direct-seeded lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) at short rotation periods

“…reducing the quantity of resources consumed per person) and transmaterialisation (i.e. finding sustainable alternatives to important raw materials and energy sources) (Clark and Deswarte 2008). Considerable effort has been invested into identifying substitutes for oil and a wide range of biomass feedstocks have been considered, including byproducts generated by agriculture and the food industry.…”