Organosolv Fractionation of Softwood Biomass for Biofuel and Biorefinery Applications

Energies

Ulrika Rova¹  Paul Christakopoulos¹  Christos Nitsos¹ 

[1] Biochemical Process Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 971-87 Luleå, Sweden;

关键词: organosolv;    lignocellulose;    spruce;    pine;    fir;    fractionation;    pretreatment;    enzymatic hydrolysis;    bioethanol;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en11010050

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Softwoods represent a significant fraction of the available lignocellulosic biomass for conversion into a variety of bio-based products. Its inherent recalcitrance, however, makes its successful utilization an ongoing challenge. In the current work the research efforts for the fractionation and utilization of softwood biomass with the organosolv process are reviewed. A short introduction into the specific challenges of softwood utilization, the development of the biorefinery concept, as well as the initial efforts for the development of organosolv as a pulping method is also provided for better understanding of the related research framework. The effect of organosolv pretreatment at various conditions, in the fractionation efficiency of wood components, enzymatic hydrolysis and bioethanol production yields is then discussed. Specific attention is given in the effect of the pretreated biomass properties such as residual lignin on enzymatic hydrolysis. Finally, the valorization of organosolv lignin via the production of biofuels, chemicals, and materials is also described.

【 授权许可】

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