TITLE:
Literature Review on Biorefinery Processes Integrated to the Pulp Industry
AUTHORS:
Fernando J. B. Gomes, Fernando A. Santos, Jorge L. Colodette, Iara F. Demuner, Larisse A. R. Batalha
KEYWORDS:
Lignocellulosic Biomass, Biorefinery, Ethanol
JOURNAL NAME:
Natural Resources,
Vol.5 No.9,
July
31,
2014
ABSTRACT: Biorefinery is a new term
to designate two main subjects, bioproducts and bioenergy, which play important
roles towards a more bio-based society. This paper reviews the current
biorefineries model as well as its future importance focusing on pulp mill
opportunities. There are currently several different levels of integration in
biorefineries which add to their sustainability, both economically and
environmentally. Enzymatic pretreatment for biomass deconstruction aiming to
release the polysaccharides is a key technology in the future biorefineries and
it is currently the subject of intensive research.