Process development of sustainable biorefinery system integrated into the existing pulping process
Mongkhonsiri G, Charoensuppanimit P, Anantpinijwatna A and Gani R
Journal of Cleaner Production 255: 120278.2020
Thailand
This work aims to design and develop the integrated network of biochemical and biofuel productions into existing pulp mills for sustainable purposes. the biomass gasification option is designed and implemented to enhance the material and energy utilizations in the previously determined biorefinery-integrated pulping processes. Electricity and biofuel are produced and sold, which contributes positively to the economic and environmental impacts of these processes.A net CO2 reduction of 42% is achieved when the cleaner alternatives are applied. Accordingly, these biorefinery-integrated innovations are not only conducive to the enhanced sustainability of existing pulp mills but also adaptive in response to the change of paper consumption trend.
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