Title:
Cascading Approach of Algae Treatment to Obtain Value-Added Products and Fuels
Author(s):
Francavilla, M., Manara, P., Monteleone, M., Zabaniotou, A.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
Algae (micro and macro) are considered a future biorefinery feedstock and incorporate costly processes which can determine the sustainability of algae-based products. The algae biorefinery process chain consists essentially of system components for the pre-treatment and preparation of algae, as well as for the separation of algae components (primary refining) and the subsequent conversion/processing steps (secondary refining) as well as the valorization of by-products of the processes. The by-products that occur as a result of primary- and/or secondary refining can be used to supply process energy or, where applicable and in compliance with statutory requirements, they can be further processed into materials. The red macroalga Gracilaria gracilis has been recently reported as an interesting source of a plethora of compounds with intriguing applications including phycobiliproteins which have a great economic potential in medical diagnostic and natural colorants for food and cosmetic. In this study, the fast pyrolysis and thermochemical conversion properties of the residue of macroalga Gracilaria gracilis obtained as by-product of the phycobiliproteins extraction process were investigated for energy, fuel and biochar production in a biorefinery approach.
Keywords:
algae, pyrolysis, cascade biorefinery, materials, chemicals
Topic:
Biomass Conversion Technologies for Intermediates, Liquid and Gaseous Fuels, Chemicals and Materials
Subtopic:
Biorefineries and chemicals production
Event:
22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
3BV.3.34
Pages:
1093 - 1098
ISBN:
978-88-89407-52-3
Paper DOI:
10.5071/22ndEUBCE2014-3BV.3.34
Price:
FREE
