Conversion of biomass and waste resources
Conversion of biomass and waste resources
The conversion of biomass and waste resources is a pivotal aspect of sustainable development and plays a critical role in addressing environmental concerns, energy security, and resource scarcity. Biomass, derived from organic materials such as crop residues, wood, and animal waste, can be highly versatile and serve as a renewable source of energy through various conversion processes. These include biochemical methods such as anaerobic digestion and fermentation to produce biofuels like biogas or bioethanol, or thermochemical approaches such as gasification and pyrolysis to generate heat or electricity. Similarly, waste resources offer an untapped opportunity for resource recovery through recycling, composting, or incineration with energy recovery. The efficient utilization of biomass and waste resources not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also contributes to the circular economy by minimizing reliance on fossil fuels while promoting waste reduction. Continued research and technological advancements are vital to unlocking the full potential of these conversion techniques to establish a sustainable future for our planet.
Keywords
· Raw biomass/bio-wastes
· Extraction/fractionation
· Thermochemical processes (Pyrolysis, HTL...)
· Hydrolysis
· Reductive Catalytic Fractionation (RCF)
· Poisoning effect
· LCA
· Hydroprocessing/upgrading
· Co-processing
· Sustainable Aviation Fuels
· Cracking/Isomerization
· Fuels additives
· Characterization of complex mixtures
· Lignin derivatives
· Cellulosic derivatives
· Other derivatives
· Mechanisms