Development of an ammonia pretreatment that creates synergies between biorefineries and advanced biomass logistics models
Ana Rita C. Morais, Jian Zhang, Hui Dong, William G. Otto, Thapelo Mokomele, David B. Hodge, Venkatesh Balan, Bruce E. Dale, Rafał Bogel‐Łukasik, Leonardo da Costa Sousa
Abstract
Biomass densification allows economic long-distance hauling and enables mega-biorefineries that benefit from economies of scale. COBRA-LE pretreatment uses densified biomass to achieve near-theoretical conversion of carbohydrates and usable lignin.
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Biomass (ecology)BiorefineryLigninUSableLignocellulosic biomassBusinessBiochemical engineeringEnvironmental scienceBioenergyScale (ratio)Pulp and paper industryWaste managementBiofuelChemistryComputer scienceEngineeringEcologyWorld Wide WebQuantum mechanicsPhysicsOrganic chemistryBiologyBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass ConversionLignin and Wood Chemistry