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Anastasia Zabaniotou - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation biofuels through integrated process design a review
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011Co-Authors: Theodoros Damartzis, Anastasia ZabaniotouAbstract:The need for clean and environmental friendly fuels is leading the world to the production of biofuels and replacing conventional fuels by them. Second generation biofuels derived from lignocellulosic Feedstocks tackle the drawbacks posed by the so-called first generation ones regarding Feedstock Availability and competition with the food industries. Thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels is a promising alternative route relying on well-established technologies including gasification and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The conjunction of these processes creates a pathway through which the production of biofuels is sustainable. However, the multiple interactions between the processing steps greatly increase the difficulty in the accurate design of such processes. Detailed process modelling and optimization studies combined with process integration methods are necessary to demonstrate an effective way for the exploitation of these interactions. The aim of this work is to present and analyze the thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation liquid biofuels as well as to indicate the emerging challenges and opportunities of the application of process integration on such processes towards innovative and sustainable solutions concerning climate concerns and energy security.
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Thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation biofuels through integrated process design—A review
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010Co-Authors: Theodoros Damartzis, Anastasia ZabaniotouAbstract:The need for clean and environmental friendly fuels is leading the world to the production of biofuels and replacing conventional fuels by them. Second generation biofuels derived from lignocellulosic Feedstocks tackle the drawbacks posed by the so-called first generation ones regarding Feedstock Availability and competition with the food industries. Thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels is a promising alternative route relying on well-established technologies including gasification and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The conjunction of these processes creates a pathway through which the production of biofuels is sustainable. However, the multiple interactions between the processing steps greatly increase the difficulty in the accurate design of such processes. Detailed process modelling and optimization studies combined with process integration methods are necessary to demonstrate an effective way for the exploitation of these interactions. The aim of this work is to present and analyze the thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation liquid biofuels as well as to indicate the emerging challenges and opportunities of the application of process integration on such processes towards innovative and sustainable solutions concerning climate concerns and energy security.
Essel Ben Hagan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Biochar production potential in Ghana—A review
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011Co-Authors: Moses Hensley Duku, Sai Gu, Essel Ben HaganAbstract:Biochar is being promoted for its potential to improve soil properties, crop productivity and carbon sequestration in soil. Obstacles that may hinder rapid adoption of biochar production systems include technology and production costs, and Feedstock Availability. In this paper, a review of biochar production potential in Ghana is given. The Availability of potential Feedstock for biochar production such as agricultural residues, forestry residues, wood processing waste, the organic portion of municipal solid waste and livestock manure, together with a brief description of biomass conversion routes for biochar production is also given. Furthermore, potential agronomic and environmental benefits that can be derived from the application of biochar in soils are discussed. It is concluded that the large Availability of biomass resources in Ghana gives a great potential for biochar production in the country.
Theodoros Damartzis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation biofuels through integrated process design a review
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011Co-Authors: Theodoros Damartzis, Anastasia ZabaniotouAbstract:The need for clean and environmental friendly fuels is leading the world to the production of biofuels and replacing conventional fuels by them. Second generation biofuels derived from lignocellulosic Feedstocks tackle the drawbacks posed by the so-called first generation ones regarding Feedstock Availability and competition with the food industries. Thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels is a promising alternative route relying on well-established technologies including gasification and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The conjunction of these processes creates a pathway through which the production of biofuels is sustainable. However, the multiple interactions between the processing steps greatly increase the difficulty in the accurate design of such processes. Detailed process modelling and optimization studies combined with process integration methods are necessary to demonstrate an effective way for the exploitation of these interactions. The aim of this work is to present and analyze the thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation liquid biofuels as well as to indicate the emerging challenges and opportunities of the application of process integration on such processes towards innovative and sustainable solutions concerning climate concerns and energy security.
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Thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation biofuels through integrated process design—A review
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2010Co-Authors: Theodoros Damartzis, Anastasia ZabaniotouAbstract:The need for clean and environmental friendly fuels is leading the world to the production of biofuels and replacing conventional fuels by them. Second generation biofuels derived from lignocellulosic Feedstocks tackle the drawbacks posed by the so-called first generation ones regarding Feedstock Availability and competition with the food industries. Thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels is a promising alternative route relying on well-established technologies including gasification and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The conjunction of these processes creates a pathway through which the production of biofuels is sustainable. However, the multiple interactions between the processing steps greatly increase the difficulty in the accurate design of such processes. Detailed process modelling and optimization studies combined with process integration methods are necessary to demonstrate an effective way for the exploitation of these interactions. The aim of this work is to present and analyze the thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation liquid biofuels as well as to indicate the emerging challenges and opportunities of the application of process integration on such processes towards innovative and sustainable solutions concerning climate concerns and energy security.
Ashok Pandey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Lignocellulosic ethanol in India: Prospects, challenges and Feedstock Availability
Bioresource Technology, 2010Co-Authors: Rajeev K. Sukumaran, Vikram Joshua Surender, Raveendran Sindhu, Parameshwaran Binod, Kanakambaran Usha Janu, Kuttavan Valappil Sajna, Kuni Parambil Rajasree, Ashok PandeyAbstract:India has a pressing need for renewable transportation fuels and bio-ethanol is considered as one of the most important options. Currently the country mandates use of 5% ethanol blending in motor gasoline in several states. The ethanol for this is mainly sourced from molasses Feedstock, but this is barely sufficient to meet the current demand. Lignocellulosic biomass is the alternative but the Availability of this resource is poorly documented. Also the technologies for ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass are under preliminary stages of development which warrants extensive R&D in this field. The review discusses the current status of molasses based ethanol production in India and its limitations, the state of technologies for second generation ethanol production and the Availability of Feedstock for bio-ethanol production.
Moses Hensley Duku - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Biochar production potential in Ghana—A review
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011Co-Authors: Moses Hensley Duku, Sai Gu, Essel Ben HaganAbstract:Biochar is being promoted for its potential to improve soil properties, crop productivity and carbon sequestration in soil. Obstacles that may hinder rapid adoption of biochar production systems include technology and production costs, and Feedstock Availability. In this paper, a review of biochar production potential in Ghana is given. The Availability of potential Feedstock for biochar production such as agricultural residues, forestry residues, wood processing waste, the organic portion of municipal solid waste and livestock manure, together with a brief description of biomass conversion routes for biochar production is also given. Furthermore, potential agronomic and environmental benefits that can be derived from the application of biochar in soils are discussed. It is concluded that the large Availability of biomass resources in Ghana gives a great potential for biochar production in the country.
