Title:
A Review on the Biorefinery Options under Research in Europe: Market Study of Potential Products, Technology TRLs and Research Infrastructures
Author(s):
Kraia, T., Bampaou, M., Panopoulos, K.D., Voutetakis, S.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The primary objective of the present work, as part of the BRISK2 project (funded by Horizon 2020, Grant Agreement Number 731101), is to identify the most promising bio-based products, clearly linked to the inherent capabilities of the infrastructures offer in BRISK II. The relation of these research infrastructure capabilities to actual processes in biorefinery operations are given extensively for each partner in the Appendix I and offers an overview of the project’s contribution to bioenergy and biorefinery operations. Thus, different pathways are explored towards the conversion of multiple feedstock types into valuable products that can replace materials and energy from fossil refineries. When taken as a unity, the links can be combined in a variety of cascade processes, capable of supplying a wide range of energy vectors and high-added value chemicals. In more detail, several biogenic feedstock classes (i.e., lignocellulosic biomass, agricultural wastes, municipal and industrial wastes, algae biomass, residues) are linked with bioproducts (such as, methanol, ethanol, butanol, hydrocarbons, oils, dimethyl-ether) via 2 major pathways, based on relevant thermal and biological conversion technologies. It is expected that the offered processes and technologies will identify potential chemicals and novel biofuels (as well as their blends) of high value. For each identified group of 10 final bio-products, a short market study includes the product description, an overview of the production process, elements of the current trading situation and price examples at EU and international level.
Keywords:
biorefinery, biobased products, market
Topic:
Biomass Conversion Technologies for Fuels, Chemicals and Materials
Subtopic:
Biorefineries
Event:
26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
3BV.5.19
Pages:
1099 - 1102
ISBN:
978-88-89407-18-9
Paper DOI:
10.5071/26thEUBCE2018-3BV.5.19
Price:
FREE
