Integrated processes for use of pulps and lignins obtained from sugarcane bagasse and straw: a review of recent efforts in Brazil

Sugarcane bagasse and straw can be converted into pulps, oils, controlled-release formulations, chelating agents, and composites. This article reviews bagasse and straw conversion efforts in Brazil. Laboratory-scale processes were developed aiming at the integral use of these biomass byprod ucts. Or...

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Published in:Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 2005, Vol.121-124 (1-3), p.821-826
Main Authors: Gonçalves, Adilson R, Benar, Priscila, Costa, Sirlene M, Ruzene, Denise S, Moriya, Regina Y, Luz, Sandra M, Ferretti, Lais P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bagasse
Biotechnology
Brazil
Cellulose - chemistry
Chelating agents
Chemical Industry - methods
Chemical Industry - trends
Crop residues
Fungi
Lignin
Lignin - chemistry
Plant Components, Aerial - chemistry
Plant Components, Aerial - microbiology
Saccharum - chemistry
Saccharum - microbiology
Straw
Studies
Sugarcane
Systems Integration
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Summary:Sugarcane bagasse and straw can be converted into pulps, oils, controlled-release formulations, chelating agents, and composites. This article reviews bagasse and straw conversion efforts in Brazil. Laboratory-scale processes were developed aiming at the integral use of these biomass byprod ucts. Organosolv pulping and oxidation of lignin are the most promising processes for the rational use of sugarcane residues. Fungal pretreatment and spectroscopic characterization are also discussed.
ISSN:0273-2289
0273-2289
1559-0291
DOI:10.1385/abab:123:1-3:0821