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Biomass pyrolysis for chemicals
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Biomassa, Kolen en Milieuonderzoek
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13-4-2011
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ECN-W--11-020
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Gepubliceerd in: Biofuels (Future Science), , 2011, Vol.2, p.185-208.
Samenvatting:
The problems that are associated with the use of fossil fuels demand a transition to renewable sources for
energy and materials. Biomass is a natural treasure for chemicals that, to date, have been made from fossil
resources. Unfortunately, the heterogeneiety and complexity of biomass still precludes exploitation of its
full potential. New technologies for economical valorization of biomass are under development, but cannot
yet compete with petrochemical processes. However, rising prices of fossil resources will inevitably lead
to replacement of oil refineries with biorefineries. A biorefinery uses various types of biomass feedstocks
that are processed via different technologies into heat, power and various products. The biorefinery is self
sustainable with respect to heat and power and puts no burden on the environment. Thermochemical
processes such as fast pyrolysis can play an important role in biorefineries and this article presents a review
of some pyrolysis-based technologies.
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