Application of bioenergy cultures for bioplastic production

Abstract

Introduction. Today, alternative natural resources are increasingly used as the main industrial raw material used not only for the production of biofuels and various types of energy, but also other products. Bioenergy crops of miscanthus and switchgrass, which are characterized by long-term high yields, in contrast to, for example, agricultural waste, can be a promising way to attract new sources of high quality cellulose and for the production of bioplastics. The latest scientific research of miscanthus confirms the hypothesis of Ukrainian scientists of the 1980s and scientists from other countries that the raw material of this cellulose-containing crop is fully positioned as a material for the production of cellulose and bioplastics, and for biotechnological production of soluble carbohydrates and biofuels.
 Conclusion. It is proved that bioenergy crops of miscanthus and switchgrass can be a promising way to attract new sources of high quality cellulose for bioplastics production.

Особливості Вирощування Та Потенціал Урожайності Енергетичної Культури

“…Світовий досвід переконує, що перспективною сировиною для виробництва біопалива є біоенергетичні рослини. Впровадження Miscanthus у культуру землеробства сприятиме не лише отриманню відновлюваної енергії з біомаси, а й поліпшенню екологічного стану агроландшафтів України [1]. Сьогодні збільшується інтерес до вирощування та впровадження високопродуктивних трав'янистих рослин, таких як види роду Miscanthus Anderss [2].…”

The Use of the Miscanthus ‘Raw Material for the Production of Solid Biofuel

“…Problem statement. The development and use of renewable energy sources, in particular plants biomass, is essential in reducing Ukraine's energy dependence [3]. In recent decades, the increasing demand for renewable energy has led to the increased interest in energy crops.…”

“…In recent decades, the increasing demand for renewable energy has led to the increased interest in energy crops. Ukraine has great potential of available biomass and good preconditions for expanding its use in fuel production [3].…”

“…At present, Miscanthus giganteus biomass production ranks fourth in the world in terms of biomass production. Its share in the total primary energy production reaches 10% [3]. In the production of biofuels, perennial crops have significant advantages over traditional ones: high biomass productivity, positive energy balance, unpretentious soil, drought resistance.…”

“…Therefore, these plants can be grown in low-yielding soils unsuitable for the cultivation of food crops [4]. The authors [3] found that Miscanthus giganteus L., Silphium perfoliatum L., Polygonum sachalinense L., Polygonum wyrichii L., Sida hermaphrodita L., Helianthus tuberosus L., and Heliánthus ánnuus L. are the most productive among perennial crops.…”