Environmental Benefit of Using Bagasse in Paper Production - A Case Study of LCA in Iran

Sotoodehnia, Poopak; Reza, Amiri Roodan

doi:10.5772/51553

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“…Bagasse is used as a more sustainable source of diverse paper products including toilet, tissue, corrugating medium, news print and writing paper [13][14][15]. Poopak and Reza described the process of paper making which starts by separating bagasse fibers from the pith by mixing it with water and using a dewatering unit [15]. Fibers are then cooked approximately 10-15 min in a steam boiler, where a black liquor or pulp remains in container.…”

Section: Uses and Trends For Sugarcane Bagasse Valorizationmentioning

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Sugarcane Bagasse Valorization Strategies for Bioethanol and Energy Production

Martínez-Hernández¹,

Amezcua‐Allieri²,

JhumaSadhukhan³

et al. 2018

Sugarcane - Technology and Research

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The use of sugarcane bagasse pith as solid substrate for fungi and microbial growth is well known, as well as a source of microorganisms that can be isolated from it. Pith has also been used as a bulking agent for soil bioremediation. More recently, bagasse pith has been used for bioethanol production involving pretreatment and hydrolysis followed by fermentation and dehydration. However, little is reported about biomass valorization for the development of environmentally sound and innovative strategies to process sugarcane bagasse from sugar mills. Incineration of sugarcane bagasse pith is a very common and mature technology for waste disposal and generation of electrical and thermal energy. However, this approach may not be satisfactory in organic waste management due to pollutant emissions, economic and labor costs, loss of energy, and bad odor. In addition, no valuable product is generated from its decomposition process. Instead of incineration, recent research has focused on its utilization as biofuel source. In this chapter, the use of sugarcane bagasse pith as a waste material for incineration versus biomass to produce bioethanol is discussed in terms of energy ratio and emissions, in addition to elucidate the potential of sugarcane bagasse valorization for a more sustainable society.

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Section: Uses and Trends For Sugarcane Bagasse Valorizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sugarcane Bagasse Valorization Strategies for Bioethanol and Energy Production

Martínez-Hernández¹,

Amezcua‐Allieri²,

JhumaSadhukhan³

et al. 2018

Sugarcane - Technology and Research

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“…In such a context, the majority of the studies available in the scientific literature analyses the environmental impacts related to the pulp and paper industry and their potential reduction by means of specific measures, such as the use of cleaner energy, green chemicals, non-virgin materials as well as the recycling of pulping and papermaking by-products (Counsell and Allwood, 2007;Corcelli et al, 2017;Corcelli et al, 2018;Kong et al, 2016;Kong et al, 2017). In line with other studies (Wiegard, 2001;Dias et al, 2002;Holmgren and Hening, 2005;Murphy and Power, 2007;Schmidt et al, 2007;Merrild et al, 2008), Poopak and Reza (2012) calculated the potential environmental benefits of using non-virgin material (i.e. bagasse) instead of wood in a paper and pulp factory in Iran.…”

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Energy efficiency and environmental assessment of papermaking from chemical pulp - A Finland case study

Corcelli

Fiorentino

Vehmas

et al. 2018

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…However with the depletion of the forest covers, millers have been forced to consider alternative and sustainable raw material source for their production needs [14,21]. The fibrous wood sources have other varied uses such as the production and trade of round wood, sawn wood, wood-based panels, wood pulp, and production of wood charcoal among other uses [22]. These varied uses of the trees have resulted in the scarcity of the fibrous wood for the production of pulp and paper.…”

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Agricultural Residues as an Alternative Source of Fibre for the Production of Paper in Kenya-A Review

Otieno

Okumu

Adalla

et al. 2021

AJOCS

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The pulp and paper industry is primarily dependent on fibrous wood for pulp and paper production. However, this over-dependence on fibrous wood poses serious environmental challenges such as the diminishing of the fibrous wood stocks, deforestation, emission of greenhouse gases, and global warming. Therefore, to mitigate these environmental challenges associated with its utilization for paper and pulp production, other sustainable raw material sources can also be considered for the production of paper and pulp. There are enormous benefits associated with the utilization of non-wood fibres as an alternative and sustainable raw materials source for the production of paper and pulp. These benefits have in the recent past prompted millers in China, India, Brazil, and the USA to consider the utilization of non-wood fibres in paper and pulp production. In Kenya, the pulp and paper industry is very much dependent on fibrous wood for production and the industry is yet to fully embrace the utilization of nonwood fibres for paper and pulp production. Further, the dependence on fibrous wood has contributed significantly to the decline of paper pulp and paper production, deforestation, and rise in paper importations due to insufficient raw material supplies. The importation of paper and pulp products has further led to the collapse of the paper industry in Kenya. The sector stands a chance of revival and vibrancy through the utilization of the abundant agricultural residues and feedstocks lying in the agricultural fields across the country. Similar experiences elsewhere have proved that the abundance of agricultural waste can be utilized for the production of paper and pulp due to their excellent fibre content for specialty papers, and easy pulpability. The agricultural residues are therefore considered a quintessential alternative and sustainable source of raw materials for the pulp and paper industry. Moreover, their utilization will mitigate environmental impacts such as deforestation, climate change, and pollution .

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Environmental Benefit of Using Bagasse in Paper Production - A Case Study of LCA in Iran

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

Sugarcane Bagasse Valorization Strategies for Bioethanol and Energy Production

Sugarcane Bagasse Valorization Strategies for Bioethanol and Energy Production

Energy efficiency and environmental assessment of papermaking from chemical pulp - A Finland case study

Agricultural Residues as an Alternative Source of Fibre for the Production of Paper in Kenya-A Review

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