Essays about: "biorefinery"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the word biorefinery.

1. 21. Integration of hydrothermal processes on a forest-based biorefinery site

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Linnea Häreskog; [2018]
   Keywords : hydrothermal carbonization; HTC; integration; biorefinery; biosludge; pulp and paper industry;

   Abstract : The pulp and paper industry (PPI) is a business that produce large amounts of residues annually. Besides bark, large quantities of sludge are produced from the various parts of the industrial process. READ MORE

3. 22. Evaluation of Esterification as a Valorization Route for Oxidized Lignin

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell miljö- och processteknik

   Author : Johanna Lindmark; [2017]
   Keywords : Lignin; Kraft Lignin; Esterification; Peracetic Acid; Oxidized Lignin; Muconic Acid; Vanillic Acid;

   Abstract : RISE Bioeconomy is working with the biorefinery concept. That is, for the company, to utilize all wood derivatives in effective processes, resulting in unique products. RISE Bioeconomy is investigating the possibilities of producing holocellulose through an oxidative delignification process of wood, using peracetic acid (PAA). READ MORE

4. 23. Utilization of Forest Residue through Combined Heat and Power or Biorefinery for Applications in the Swedish Transportation Sector : a comparison in efficiency, emissions, economics and end usage

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Hanna Fogdal; Adrian Baars; [2017]
   Keywords : Biofuel; biodiesel; biomass; Combined Heat and Power plant; CHP plant; Fischer-Tropsch; gasification; forest to wheel; district heating; electric vehicles; EV; Stockholm; forest residue; LCA; Biobränsle; biodiesel; kraftvärme; elbilar; fjärrvärme; grot; skogsavfall; fossiloberoende fordonsflotta; förgasning;

   Abstract : Sweden has the goal of reaching a fossil independent transportation sector by 2030. Two ways to reach the goal is to increase the use of electric vehicles or produce more biofuels. Both alternatives could be powered by forest residue, which is an underutilized resource in the country. READ MORE

5. 24. Building a Biorefinery Business - If it does not fit, make it fit - strategies for successful commercialization

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Lara Kasnitz; [2017]
   Keywords : biorefinery; technological innovation systems; strategic management; business model; case study; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Due to a combination of economic challenges as well as uncertain policy conditions in the United States and the European Union, the development of (advanced) biorefineries has been slower than anticipated. This has hampered the transition to a more sustainable and less carbon-intensive economy, namely the bioeconomy. READ MORE

6. 25. MACROALGAE IN THE BIOREFINERY : A SUBSTANCE FLOW ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF AN EXTRACTION PROCESS OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS IN SACCHARINA LATISSIMA

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Konstantinos Arvanitis; [2016]
   Keywords : algae; saccharina latissima; extraction; carbohydrates; substance flow analysis; risk assessment; chemicals;

   Abstract : A turn to more sustainable resources has lead the research during the last decades to algae. Algae is a resource that has been utilized for thousands of years offering a variety of possibilities. READ MORE