Abstract:Modern kraft pulp mills generate solid waste of 1–2% of incoming debarked wood. Given the size of these plants, with an annual production capacity of at least 1000,000 tons, each plant generates 20,000–30,000 dry tons of waste per year. The largest current use of these residues is for combustion in biomass boilers for steam and power generation. However, the conversion of biomass into biofuels and chemicals is gaining interest due to increasing demands for energy, limited sources of fossil fuels, and growing c… Show more
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