Biomass to chemicals

TY - CHAP

T1 - Biomass to chemicals

AU - Kazmi, A.

AU - Clark, J.

PY - 2012/1/1

Y1 - 2012/1/1

N2 - This chapter explains the different opportunities that exist to valorize the fuel and energy production processes from biomass. In order to improve the environmental benefits and the economic feasibility of energy processes, the side streams can be used as valuable feedstocks for the high-value chemicals market. A number of examples are given including the conversion of glycerol, lignocellulose, and pyrolysis oil into high-value chemicals. The chapter also explores the possibility of using biofuels such as ethanol as a feedstock for the chemical industry.

AB - This chapter explains the different opportunities that exist to valorize the fuel and energy production processes from biomass. In order to improve the environmental benefits and the economic feasibility of energy processes, the side streams can be used as valuable feedstocks for the high-value chemicals market. A number of examples are given including the conversion of glycerol, lignocellulose, and pyrolysis oil into high-value chemicals. The chapter also explores the possibility of using biofuels such as ethanol as a feedstock for the chemical industry.

KW - Biochemical

KW - Biodiesel

KW - Bioethanol

KW - Biofuel

KW - Biomass

KW - Chemical

KW - Green chemistry

KW - Lignin and pyrolysis

KW - Lignocellulose

KW - Renewable

KW - Thermochemical

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84957742416&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1016/B978-0-08-087872-0.00526-6

DO - 10.1016/B978-0-08-087872-0.00526-6

M3 - Chapter

AN - SCOPUS:84957742416

SN - 9780080878737

VL - 5

SP - 395

EP - 410

BT - Biomass and Biofuel Production

PB - Elsevier

ER -