12 Biorefinery development feedstocks derived and possible solutions for a sustainable environment
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Vijyendra Kumar
Abstract
Bio-based materials and biorefinery technologies are in high demand due to the worldwide development towards sustainability and the need to diminish reliance on fossil energies. In addition to having many positive environmental effects, sustainable bio-based materials are potential substitutes for conventional petroleum-derived goods. They also support the circular economy. This ecosystem depends on biorefineries, which economically transform renewable biomass into a variety of products with added value. An extensive analysis of the most recent developments in sustainable bio-based materials intended for use in biorefineries is provided in this chapter. First of all, it outlines the wide range of biomass feedstocks that are used in biorefineries, from algae and specialized energy crops to forestry byproducts and agricultural waste. From these substrates, biorefineries extract useful components, including sugars, lipids, lignin, and proteins, using an array of conversion methods, including biochemical, thermochemical, and hybrid processes. The use of these bio-based intermediates in the synthesis of sustainable materials thus becomes the main emphasis. Biopolymers are becoming popular options for packaging, textiles, and biomedical applications. Examples of these include polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and cellulose derivatives. In addition, lignin and its derivatives are employed in composites, adhesives, and coatings as a renewable substitute for petroleum-based counterparts. Lipid-derived chemicals also have a role in lowering dependence on non-renewable resources and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions by acting as precursors for biofuels, lubricants, and surfactants. This abstract also emphasizes the importance of techno-economic analyses and process optimization to improving the sustainability and commercial feasibility of biobased materials and biorefinery operations. Using cutting-edge technologies, such as fermentation, enzymatic catalysis, and bioprocess engineering, renders the ability to use biomass resources effectively to produce high-performing bioproducts. To sum it up, sustainable bio-based materials are an essential part of the emerging bioeconomy since they provide a sustainable and ecologically responsible substitute for traditional materials. When integrated with developments in biorefinery technology, these materials have enormous potential to accelerate the shift to a future that is more resource-efficient and sustainable, characterized by a lower carbon footprint and enhanced material circularity.
Abstract
Bio-based materials and biorefinery technologies are in high demand due to the worldwide development towards sustainability and the need to diminish reliance on fossil energies. In addition to having many positive environmental effects, sustainable bio-based materials are potential substitutes for conventional petroleum-derived goods. They also support the circular economy. This ecosystem depends on biorefineries, which economically transform renewable biomass into a variety of products with added value. An extensive analysis of the most recent developments in sustainable bio-based materials intended for use in biorefineries is provided in this chapter. First of all, it outlines the wide range of biomass feedstocks that are used in biorefineries, from algae and specialized energy crops to forestry byproducts and agricultural waste. From these substrates, biorefineries extract useful components, including sugars, lipids, lignin, and proteins, using an array of conversion methods, including biochemical, thermochemical, and hybrid processes. The use of these bio-based intermediates in the synthesis of sustainable materials thus becomes the main emphasis. Biopolymers are becoming popular options for packaging, textiles, and biomedical applications. Examples of these include polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and cellulose derivatives. In addition, lignin and its derivatives are employed in composites, adhesives, and coatings as a renewable substitute for petroleum-based counterparts. Lipid-derived chemicals also have a role in lowering dependence on non-renewable resources and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions by acting as precursors for biofuels, lubricants, and surfactants. This abstract also emphasizes the importance of techno-economic analyses and process optimization to improving the sustainability and commercial feasibility of biobased materials and biorefinery operations. Using cutting-edge technologies, such as fermentation, enzymatic catalysis, and bioprocess engineering, renders the ability to use biomass resources effectively to produce high-performing bioproducts. To sum it up, sustainable bio-based materials are an essential part of the emerging bioeconomy since they provide a sustainable and ecologically responsible substitute for traditional materials. When integrated with developments in biorefinery technology, these materials have enormous potential to accelerate the shift to a future that is more resource-efficient and sustainable, characterized by a lower carbon footprint and enhanced material circularity.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Aim and Scope VII
- Acknowledgment IX
- Preface XI
- List of Contributing Authors XIII
- Contents XVII
- 1 Bio-based materials: origin, synthesis, and properties 1
- 2 Bio-based polymers: processing and applications 25
- 3 Cellulose: biomedical and engineering applications 43
- 4 Chitosan in orthopedics: current advancements and future prospects 59
- 5 Bio-based materials in drug delivery 79
- 6 Prospects of functional nano-manufactured scaffolds in tissue engineering applications 107
- 7 Additive manufacturing in fabrication of orthopedic implants 127
- 8 Analysis of surface acoustic wave in a polymer-coated piezo-electro-magnetic structure with micro-inertia effect 163
- 9 Biodegradable polymers-based proton exchange membrane for fuel cells 183
- 10 Bio-based carbon materials for applications in supercapacitors: an energy storage system 193
- 11 Bio-based materials in advanced packaging applications 205
- 12 Biorefinery development feedstocks derived and possible solutions for a sustainable environment 233
- 13 Biolubricants and its application in engineering 271
- 14 Bio-based materials in advance separation processes 297
- 15 The influence of imperfect interface of shear wave propagation on layered bio-based plate material: computational study of bio-based systems 319
- 16 Bio-based materials for adsorption and catalysis 333
- About the editors 345
- Index 347
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Aim and Scope VII
- Acknowledgment IX
- Preface XI
- List of Contributing Authors XIII
- Contents XVII
- 1 Bio-based materials: origin, synthesis, and properties 1
- 2 Bio-based polymers: processing and applications 25
- 3 Cellulose: biomedical and engineering applications 43
- 4 Chitosan in orthopedics: current advancements and future prospects 59
- 5 Bio-based materials in drug delivery 79
- 6 Prospects of functional nano-manufactured scaffolds in tissue engineering applications 107
- 7 Additive manufacturing in fabrication of orthopedic implants 127
- 8 Analysis of surface acoustic wave in a polymer-coated piezo-electro-magnetic structure with micro-inertia effect 163
- 9 Biodegradable polymers-based proton exchange membrane for fuel cells 183
- 10 Bio-based carbon materials for applications in supercapacitors: an energy storage system 193
- 11 Bio-based materials in advanced packaging applications 205
- 12 Biorefinery development feedstocks derived and possible solutions for a sustainable environment 233
- 13 Biolubricants and its application in engineering 271
- 14 Bio-based materials in advance separation processes 297
- 15 The influence of imperfect interface of shear wave propagation on layered bio-based plate material: computational study of bio-based systems 319
- 16 Bio-based materials for adsorption and catalysis 333
- About the editors 345
- Index 347
