Hydrothermal processing, as an alternative for upgrading agriculture residues and marine biomass according to the biorefinery concept: A review

The concept of a biorefinery that integrates processes and technologies for biomass conversion demands efficient utilization of all components. Hydrothermal processing is a potential clean technology to convert raw materials such as lignocellulosic materials and aquatic biomass into bioenergy and hi...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2013-05, Vol.21, p.35-51
Main Authors: Ruiz, Héctor A., Rodríguez-Jasso, Rosa M., Fernandes, Bruno D., Vicente, António A., Teixeira, José A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohols: methanol, ethanol, etc
Algae
Alternative fuels. Production and utilization
Applied sciences
Autohydrolysis
bioenergy
Biofuels
Biomass
Biorefinery
biorefining
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel processing. Carbochemistry and petrochemistry
Fuels
hot water treatment
hydrolysis
lignocellulose
Lignocellulosic material
Macroalgae
Microalgae
Natural energy
raw materials
Solid fuel processing (coal, coke, brown coal, peat, wood, etc.)
sustainable technology
temperature
value-added products
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Summary:The concept of a biorefinery that integrates processes and technologies for biomass conversion demands efficient utilization of all components. Hydrothermal processing is a potential clean technology to convert raw materials such as lignocellulosic materials and aquatic biomass into bioenergy and high added-value chemicals. In this technology, water at high temperatures and pressures is applied for hydrolysis, extraction and structural modification of materials. This review is focused on providing an updated overview on the fundamentals, modelling, separation and applications of the main components of lignocellulosic materials and conversion of aquatic biomass (macro- and micro- algae) into value-added products.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2012.11.069