Organosolv biorefinery: resource-based process optimisation, pilot technology scale-up and economics

Abstract

Organosolv process: from biomass to sustainable products.

Biobased Vanillin Production by Oxidative Depolymerization of Kraft Lignin on a Nitrogen- and Phosphorus-Functionalized Activated Carbon Catalyst

“…Considering the above stated in Section , organosolv lignin would be the most appropriate lignin for vanillin production based on its structural properties, i.e., higher amount of β-O-4 bonds. However, this type of material is not widespread in the market and is not broadly considered as waste product, so in this study, it has been decided to select some type of industrial lignin as the main feedstock for its oxidative depolymerization process. Thus, Table shows the most relevant properties of Kraft lignin and sodium lignosulfonate used in this work.…”

Carbonic anhydrase assisted acidogenic fermentation of forest residues for low carbon hydrogen and volatile fatty acid production: enhanced in situ CO2 reduction and microbiological analysis

“…Steam explosion (SE) is a physicochemical pretreatment method that is a highly effective for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment. 16,17 The generation of CO 2 is an integral part of the acidogenic/ acetogenic/methanogenic process. Metabolic pathways for various products include decarboxylation steps, leading to decreased product yield and quick release of CO 2 into the environment.…”

“…Steam explosion (SE) is a physicochemical pretreatment method that is a highly effective for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment. 16,17…”