Essays about: "biorefinery"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 35 essays containing the word biorefinery.

  1. 16. The impact of the pulping process on the properties of lignin nanoparticles

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Kristoffer Guthenberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Lignin; Nano; Nanoparticles; Extraction; Kraft; Organosolv; Softwood; Properties;

    Abstract : Lignin valorization is a key component of the total utilization of biomass in the biorefinery industry. Lignin has seen some use in several different applications, but a breakthrough is still yet to happen, and there is still a need to find more areas where lignin can be used as an alternative feedstock or as the main component. READ MORE

  3. 17. Navigating Business Innovation for Sustainable Growth in an Emerging Industry. : Introducing a framework identifying collaborators within Biorefinery.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : AINA GRIKSAITE; THERESE NYLANDER; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Innovation is seen as a critical factor in corporate success, however, there is a tendency to view innovation too narrowly, which has a harmful effect on competitive advantage and a company's diversity. To maintain a competitive edge and avoid resemblance with other firms in the same industry it is crucial to have a holistic perspective on innovation anchored in business innovation. READ MORE

  4. 18. Black liquor to advanced biofuel : A techno-economic assessment

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Energivetenskap

    Author : Rikard Alfjorden; [2019]
    Keywords : Biofuel; technoeconomic; biorefinery;

    Abstract : This thesis looked at a biorefinery pilot plant that converted lignin in black liquor into biofuel. A heat/mass balance was made which was used to create a heat/mass balance for a theoretical large-scale plant. This then created the CAPEX for building the plant. READ MORE

  5. 19. Pathways for a Sustainable Treatment of Biomass Residue at Palm Oil Mills: the Case of Indonesia

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Lorenzo Sani; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Utöver att palmoljeindustrin producerar den mest konsumerade vegetabiliska oljan i världen skapar den också en betydande mängd biomassavfall. Det finns consensus över att användning utav detta biomassanavfall för energiproduktion har en betydande potential. READ MORE

  6. 20. Liquefaction of Softwood Bark towards Biochemicals and Biofuels

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Emma Nordström; [2018]
    Keywords : Softwood; Bark; Liquefaction; Hytrotropic acid; Lignin; Biofuel; Bio-oil; Spruce; Catalyst; Zeolite;

    Abstract : The energy consumption in the world is increasing at the same time as the fossil fuel resources are limited. This is causing a rising interest in renewable energy sources over the world. To reduce dependency on fossil fuel sources biomass is an excellent alternative. READ MORE