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Exploitation of lignocellulosic-based biomass biorefinery: A critical review of renewable bioresource, sustainability and economic views

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Summary: In this study, seed pods of B. ceiba were used as feedstock for bioethanol production, and NaOH pretreatment followed by steam treatment was found to be the most effective. Additionally, commercial cellulase showed better performance in simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF).

FERMENTATION-BASEL (2022)

Article Thermodynamics

Catalytic co-pyrolysis of seaweeds and cellulose using mixed ZSM-5 and MCM-41 for enhanced crude bio-oil production

Yamin Hu et al.

Summary: The study investigated the catalytic co-pyrolysis of seaweed Enteromorpha clathrata and cellulose with catalysts ZSM-5 and MCM-41, finding that the ZSM-5/MCM-41 catalysts significantly improved bio-oil yield and enhanced various chemical reactions in the bio-oil production process.

JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Comparative of alkaline hydrogen peroxide pretreatment using NaOH and Ca(OH)2 and their effects on enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation steps

Perla Araceli Melendez-Hernandez et al.

Summary: This study found that alkaline hydrogen peroxide pretreatment using NaOH can significantly increase cellulose and holocellulose content of the substrate, as well as the yield of bioethanol production through enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation. In terms of alkaline reagent selection, NaOH is more effective than Ca(OH)2.

BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

Sustainability of Palm Biodiesel in Transportation: a Review on Biofuel Standard, Policy and International Collaboration Between Malaysia and Colombia

Mohd Nur Ashraf Mohd Yusoff et al.

Summary: The article focuses on comparing the biodiesel sectors of Malaysia and Colombia in terms of energy supply, resources, production and consumption, standards, techno-economic costs, and biodiesel policies. Colombia, as the main palm oil producer in Latin America and a pioneer in the bioethanol industry, serves as an ideal comparative case for Malaysia in terms of biodiesel development.

BIOENERGY RESEARCH (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

How does ionic liquid play a role in sustainability of biomass processing?

Kuan Shiong Khoo et al.

Summary: Ionic liquids are a promising alternative to traditional volatile organic solvents in various industrial applications, particularly in cellulose processing. However, concerns over their toxicity towards living organisms and environmental impact remain controversial. Mechanism studies, molecular physicochemical aspects, techno-economic and sustainability analyses are crucial in understanding the potential of IL-based applications in biomass processing.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Lignocellulosic biomass as sustainable feedstock and materials for power generation and energy storage

Fangqian Wang et al.

Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass has garnered significant interest for energy production due to its renewability and carbon-neutral nature. It can be converted into various forms of fuel through thermochemical, chemical, or biological approaches. Additionally, lignocellulose and its components are considered sustainable carbonaceous materials for energy storage applications.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Techno-economic analysis of sugar production from lignocellulosic biomass with utilization of hemicellulose and lignin for high-value co-products

Longwen Ou et al.

Summary: This study evaluates the economic feasibility of a biorefinery producing sugar from lignocellulosic biomass using a combination of autohydrolysis and mechanical refining pretreatment. The biorefinery is self-sufficient in energy and able to produce excess electricity for sale. The analysis also explores the potential for using by-products, such as dissolved hemicellulose and lignin, to produce high-value products like xylitol and polyol.

BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Effects of redox environment on hydrothermal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass under acidic conditions

Dimitrios Ilanidis et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that the redox environment during acidic hydrothermal pretreatment can impact the separation efficiency and formation of inhibitory substances. Specifically, the addition of oxygen increases the severity of the treatment, leading to lower recoveries of solids and glucan, as well as the production of new microbial inhibitors.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Agricultural Engineering

Ultrastructural change in lignocellulosic biomass during hydrothermal pretreatment

Qian Sun et al.

Summary: Hydrothermal pretreatment modifies the ultrastructural and chemical features of lignocellulose, impacting downstream enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation processes for bioethanol production.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Co-fermentation of succinic acid and ethanol from sugarcane bagasse based on full hexose and pentose utilization and carbon dioxide reduction

Chao Xu et al.

Summary: By optimizing co-fermentation conditions and strategies, it is possible to efficiently extract succinic acid and ethanol from sugarcane bagasse, utilize glucose and xylose effectively, and reduce CO2 emissions.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Agricultural Engineering

Hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulose for value-added products: Mechanism, parameter and production application

Ying-Hong Xu et al.

Summary: This review summarizes and discusses the reaction mechanism, main influence factors, and production application of hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulose. It focuses on the reaction mechanism of the structural components of lignocellulose and discusses in detail the influence factors. The limitations and prospects of hydrothermal liquefaction of lignocellulose are also pointed out.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Techno-economic analysis of producing xylo-oligosaccharides and cellulose microfibers from lignocellulosic biomass

Kai Lan et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that increasing biorefinery capacity can reduce the minimum selling price of XOS, while higher purity leads to higher minimum selling price. Producing high-value byproducts like cellulose microfiber from cellulose instead of combustion for energy recovery shows potential economic benefits.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Thermodynamics

A comparative production and characterisation of fast pyrolysis bio-oil from Populus and Spruce woods

Zahra Echresh Zadeh et al.

Summary: This study focused on producing and characterizing fast pyrolysis bio-oil from hardwood and softwood at two different temperatures, showing that temperature has an impact on bio-oil yield and chemical distribution.

ENERGY (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Insight into the recent advances of microwave pretreatment technologies for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into sustainable biofuel

Anh Tuan Hoang et al.

Summary: Utilizing renewable lignocellulosic biomasses for bioenergy synthesis is believed to facilitate affordable clean energy sources in the future. The combination of microwave irradiation and physicochemical method in biomass pretreatment enhances the efficiency of biofuel production process. Factors like temperature, irradiation time, and initial feedstock components significantly affect the pretreatment process for biomass conversion.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Impact of layered and delaminated zeolites on catalytic fast pyrolysis of microalgae using fixed-bed reactor and Py-GC/MS

Salman Raza Naqvi et al.

Summary: This study investigates the impact of synthetic zeolites with different shapes and properties on the products of microalgae pyrolysis, showing that delaminated zeolites can more effectively promote deoxygenation reactions to produce aromatic compounds.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

Hydrogen Production Technologies: From Fossil Fuels toward Renewable Sources. A Mini Review

Pedro J. Megia et al.

Summary: This study reviews and compares different technologies for hydrogen production using renewable and non-renewable resources. The results show that biomass gasification and steam reforming technologies have promising features in terms of hydrogen yield, energy efficiency, and operational costs.

ENERGY & FUELS (2021)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Bioeconomy: Biomass and biomass-based energy supply and demand

Jozsef Popp et al.

Summary: This study describes the complexity of bio-based value chains in decision-making related to biomass usage. The article provides a comprehensive review of global biomass and biomass-based energy supplies and demand, discusses the European chemical industry perspective, analyzes the changes in biomass-based energy balance indicators in the EU Member States, and considers the challenges of new plant breeding technologies.

NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Ethanol from residual biomass of banana harvest and commercialization: A three-waste simultaneous fermentation approach and a logistic-economic assessment of the process scaling-up towards a sustainable biorefinery in Brazil

Patricia Zigoski Uchoa et al.

Summary: This study explores ethanol production from three banana residues in Brazil, using a process model to evaluate energy consumption and inputs. Different scenarios for plant installations in Santa Catarina were analyzed to find the most cost-effective option, indicating potential economic viability for a biorefinery project in the region.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Phosphotungstic acid assisted with neutral deep eutectic solvent boost corn straw pretreatment for enzymatic saccharification and lignin extraction

Junxian Xie et al.

Summary: In this study, the eco-friendly PTA catalyzed DES pretreatment effectively deconstructed corn straw, resulting in high cellulose yields, lignin removal, and improved enzymatic digestibility. The regenerated lignin nanoparticles exhibited high purity and low molecular weight. Additionally, the PTA/DES system demonstrated excellent cycle performance.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Experimental determination of the effects of pretreatment on selected Nigerian lignocellulosic biomass in bioethanol production

Adeolu A. Awoyale et al.

Summary: In this study, different lignocellulosic biomass materials were pretreated using various methods, with hydrothermal and alkaline-based pretreatment showing more significant impacts on the biomass. Combining different feedstocks can effectively improve the properties of biomass for bioethanol production.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Prediction of char production from slow pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass using multiple nonlinear regression and artificial neural network

Ting Yan Li et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics of char production from lignocellulosic biomass using regression and artificial neural networks. The predictive models were able to reasonably predict char yield, fixed carbon content, volatile matter content, ash content, and HHV. The artificial neural network models showed higher accuracy compared to the regression models.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Exploitation of Lignocellulose Fiber-Based Biotemplates to Improve the Performance of an Immobilized TiO2 Photocatalyst

Zoilo Gonzalez et al.

Summary: The performance of immobilized photocatalyst was enhanced by using a heterostructure composed of TiO2 nanoparticles and lignocellulose nanofibers obtained from biomass residues. The optimized deposition and sintering processes resulted in homogeneous microstructures with controlled thickness and mass, achieved by varying the amount of LCNF in the formulated suspensions. This methodology shows potential for use in photocatalytic reactors and membranes, as well as for other semiconductors with high intrinsic photocatalysis properties.

CATALYSTS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Process simulation and economic and environmental evaluation of a corncob-based biorefinery system

Fang Liu et al.

Summary: The study analyzed a new biorefinery system for producing bioethanol, xylose, electricity and steam from corncob through a systematic approach. By integrating process in Aspen Energy Analyzer, the biorefinery system achieved significant energy savings. Although the bioethanol yield was lower, the competitive production cost was maintained due to the higher sale price of xylose.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Production of microcrystalline cellulose and bacterial nanocellulose through biological valorization of lignocellulosic biomass wastes

Priyadarshani S. Sadalage et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates a methodological approach using cellulolytic bacterial consortium for valorization of lignocellulose biomasses to produce MCC and BNC. Characterizations show that the prepared MCC is microcrystalline and irregularly shaped with increased carbon content and crystallinity; under appropriate cultivation conditions, nano-sized BNC fibrils can be produced.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Techno-economics of lignocellulose biorefineries at South African sugar mills using the biofine process to co-produce levulinic acid, furfural and electricity along with gamma valeractone

Kutemba K. Kapanji et al.

Summary: The economic feasibility of lignocellulose biorefineries using sugarcane bagasse and trash feedstocks was analyzed, with scenario C producing low volumes of levulinic acid, electricity, and gamma valerolactone being the most profitable, achieving an internal rate of return of 23%.

BIOMASS & BIOENERGY (2021)

Review Agricultural Engineering

Resource recovery and biorefinery potential of apple orchard waste in the circular bioeconomy

Shiyi Qin et al.

Summary: This review examines the potential of apple orchard waste (AOW) as organic resources for producing multiple products using biorefinery approaches to promote sustainable interventions in the apple farm industrial bioeconomy. Integration of thermochemical and biological processes can enhance yield and resource recovery for bio-chemicals, biofuels, biofertilizers, animal feed, and biomaterial production, contributing to the circular bioeconomy. By focusing on various biological and thermochemical processes, this review highlights the importance of converting waste into energy and multi-bio-products in a sustainable manner.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Transforming lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels enabled by ionic liquid pretreatment

Jinxu Zhang et al.

Summary: Ionic liquids have been used effectively in the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and chemicals, but challenges and technological hurdles still need to be addressed for further advancements in this field.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Production of oligosaccharides and biofuels from Miscanthus using combinatorial steam explosion and ionic liquid pretreatment

Rakesh Bhatia et al.

Summary: Pretreatment strategies are crucial for deconstructing lignocellulosic biomass for the production of biofuels, biomaterials, and bio-based chemicals. This study evaluated the effects of steam explosion and ionic liquid pretreatments on the production of high-value oligosaccharides from Miscanthus Mx2779 biomass. The results showed distinct impacts on lignocellulose fragmentation and physicochemical modifications, influencing enzymatic hydrolysis efficiencies.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Paper & Wood

Lignocellulosic biomass and carbohydrates as feed-stock for scalable production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Ajay Kumar et al.

Summary: The study developed a one-pot process for converting lignocellulosic biomass and carbohydrates into 5-HMF with a optimized production scale of 0.5 kg. The process was also extended to waste raw potato, corn powder, starch, glucose, and fructose conversion into 5-HMF with high specificity and conversion rates.

CELLULOSE (2021)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Techno-economic assessment of bioethanol production from lignocellulose by consortium-based consolidated bioprocessing at industrial scale

David Dempfle et al.

Summary: Lignocellulose-based biofuels, especially those produced through consolidated bioprocessing (CBP), offer significant cost savings potential and economic competitiveness. In the EU, CBP provides enough margin for profitable production of lignocellulosic ethanol, while in the U.S., profitable production can only be achieved through CBP combined with other cost-saving techniques.

NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Variation of lignocellulosic biomass structure from torrefaction: A critical review

Hwai Chyuan Ong et al.

Summary: Torrefaction technology, a thermal pretreatment for biomass, has been gaining attention for its upgrading performance, improving the quality of syngas and bio-oil. This study reviews recent advances in understanding the impact of torrefaction on biomass structure, analyzing thermal degradation characteristics of different biomass components. Future challenges and perspectives in biomass torrefaction for sustainable biofuel production are also highlighted.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Bioplastic production from renewable lignocellulosic feedstocks: a review

R. Reshmy et al.

Summary: Lignocellulosic materials have great potential for developing eco-friendly bioplastics due to their abundance, renewability, and non-edible nature. These materials can be utilized to produce various biobased plastics such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxyalkanoates.

REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

A critical perspective on the scope of interdisciplinary approaches used in fourth-generation biofuel production

Vaanie Godbole et al.

Summary: Research indicates that the use of algae for biofuel production is more sustainable compared to crop-based resources, and the combination of genetic engineering, closed systems, and computational methods is expected to make the production of fourth-generation biofuels more convenient, paving the way for interdisciplinary approaches in algal biofuel production processes in the near future.

ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Facilitating enzymatic hydrolysis with a novel guaiacol-based deep eutectic solvent pretreatment

Chen Huang et al.

Summary: The study shows that the addition of trace AlCl3 during the enzymatic degradation process using DES can significantly enhance the degradation of hemicellulose and lignin, improving the enzymatic digestibility of pretreated plant fibers. Alkali washing is a feasible method to remove the precipitated lignin after degradation, which can significantly increase the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of the materials.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

From lignocellulose to plastics: Knowledge transfer on the degradation approaches by fungi

Paul Daly et al.

Summary: This review highlights the potential benefits of transferring knowledge from lignocellulose degradation research to plastic degradation research, emphasizing the similarities between fungal strategies for both materials. Lessons from lignocellulose degradation could provide insights for overcoming challenges in biological plastic degradation.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

In-situ catalytic upgrading of bio-oil derived from fast pyrolysis of sunflower stalk to aromatic hydrocarbons over bifunctional Cu-loaded HZSM-5

Nichaboon Chaihad et al.

Summary: Cu-modified HZSM-5 catalyst showed improved catalytic performance in upgrading bio-oil, with higher aromatic hydrocarbons yield attributed to suitable acidity and optimal Cu loading amount. Moreover, the catalyst exhibited excellent reusability and regeneration property.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

A combination of mild chemical pre-treatment and enzymatic hydrolysis ef fi ciently produces xylooligosaccharides from sugarcane bagasse

Shuai Zhao et al.

Summary: This study developed a new method for producing xylooligosaccharides from sugarcane bagasse, with a maximum yield of 7.15 g per 100 g raw sugarcane bagasse, one of the highest reported in the literature. The research showed that the pretreatment process removed most lignin and modified the side chains of xylan.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Challenges of sustainable industrial transformation: Swedish biorefinery development and incumbents in the emerging biofuels industry

Johanna Mossberg et al.

Summary: This study examines the transformation challenges faced by incumbent industries in the context of Swedish biorefinery development, including energy transition, growth in biofuel market share, and lack of coordination at the policy and government levels.

BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR (2021)

Review Agricultural Engineering

Fiber degradation and carbohydrate production by combined biological and chemical/physicochemical pretreatment methods of lignocellulosic biomass-A review

S. Meenakshisundaram et al.

Summary: Sustainable biorefinery concepts based on lignocellulosic biomass have attracted global attention, requiring combined biological and chemical/physicochemical pretreatment for substrate preparation. Different combinations of pretreatment methods can effectively mitigate the drawbacks of a single pretreatment step, enhancing fiber degradation and sugar yields.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Towards sustainable agriculture with carbon sequestration, and greenhouse gas mitigation using algal biochar

Sharma Mona et al.

Summary: With the growth in global population, demand for food and products has increased, leading to pressure on the agricultural sector. This has resulted in a shift towards eco-friendly organic fertilizers and substitutes to maintain a sustainable environment. Microalgae, with their high CO2 capturing potential, offer a solution to mitigate the greenhouse effect and are considered a productive alternative for sustainable agriculture.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Cellulose nanocrystals: Pretreatments, preparation strategies, and surface functionalization

Ashvinder Kumar Rana et al.

Summary: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are highly favored by researchers for their unique physicochemical properties and wide range of applications. Ongoing advancements in extraction and surface modification techniques aim to meet the expanding demand for CNCs-based materials. Research focuses on properties, extraction methods, and different surface modification techniques to fulfill the needs of producers.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Integrated strategy for coproducing bioethanol and adipic acid from lignocellulosic biomass

Bomin Choe et al.

Summary: A biorefinery process has been developed to coproduce ethanol and adipic acid, showing lower minimum selling price for ethanol and less environmental impact compared to current biofuel production processes. This suggests that biorefinery can be improved economically and environmentally with the coproduction of value-added commodities.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Oxidative Catalytic Fractionation of Lignocellulosic Biomass under Non-alkaline Conditions

Hao Luo et al.

Summary: Biomass pretreatment methods can lead to modification, degradation, or low yields of lignin, but catalytic fractionation approaches can effectively separate polymeric sugar and lignin fractions with the help of a catalyst, producing oxygenated aromatics suitable for polymer synthesis and biological funneling to value-added products.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Lignocellulosic biorefineries: The current state of challenges and strategies for efficient commercialization

Zeba Usmani et al.

Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass is a valuable and sustainable feedstock, yet commercial success remains low due to factors such as irregular biomass supply chains, inefficient technologies, and high operating costs. Investing in research and development to address these challenges is essential for the advancement of lignocellulosic biorefineries.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Microbial electrohydrogenesis cell and dark fermentation integrated system enhances biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic agricultural wastes: Substrate pretreatment towards optimization

Fabrice Ndayisenga et al.

Summary: The continuous rise in global energy demand and depletion of fossil fuels have led researchers worldwide to focus on the development of sustainable and cost-effective technologies to meet energy needs. Hydrogen, known for its non-toxic properties, is seen as a suitable renewable energy source to replace fossil fuels. Producing biohydrogen from renewable resources like lignocellulosic agricultural residues is considered a sustainable and cost-effective approach.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Dispersed Pd on Zeolite/Carbon Nanocomposites for Selective Hydrodeoxygenation of Biomass-Derived Molecules under Mild Conditions

Rui Zong et al.

Summary: The Pd/CFR@HZSM-5 catalysts exhibit excellent catalytic activity for the selective HDO of biomass-derived molecules, thanks to their unique high-dispersion Pd structure and abundant surface defects. Additionally, the acidic sites in the composite carrier catalyst replace the need for acidic additives in previous catalytic systems. The optimal Pd/CFR@HZSM-5(2:1) catalysts maintain good performance even after five uses and can be applied to various biomass HDO models under mild conditions.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Spanish Poplar Biomass as a Precursor for Nanocellulose Extraction

Sherif Mehanny et al.

Summary: The study investigated the effects of acidic hydrolysis duration on nanocellulose size, morphology, and properties, finding that longer hydrolysis durations resulted in smaller crystal sizes and increased aspect ratios. Additionally, acidic hydrolysis significantly increased the crystallinity index of poplar cellulose.

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Preparation process and characterization of mechanical properties of twisted bamboo spun fiber bundles

Yan Wu et al.

Summary: Bamboo is a natural biomass material with excellent properties, such as antibacterial and deodorising properties, and its use is increasing in various industries due to the rise of the green ecological concept. The process of making bamboo into textile bamboo yarns involves delignification, thinning into bamboo fibre bundles, and twisting using homemade equipment, resulting in improved mechanical strength and properties compared to the original bamboo fibre bundles. The twisted bamboo fibre bundles exhibit good tenacity and strength, showing potential as a new material for textile yarns.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Mass-Producible Fuels: Emerging Technology Progress and Environmental Sustainability Evaluation

Wu-Jun Liu et al.

Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass is now recognized as a carbon-neutral resource for producing value-added chemicals and biofuels, but the undesirable properties of bio-oil hinder its direct utilization as a fuel. Various emerging methods have been developed to upgrade bio-oil under mild conditions.

ACS ENVIRONMENTAL AU (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent advances of use of the supercritical carbon dioxide for the biomass pre-treatment and extraction: A mini-review

Kirtikumar C. Badgujar et al.

Summary: Biomass is considered the most sustainable and renewable resource for synthesizing value-added platform chemicals, and supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) is seen as a green technique for efficiently extracting chemicals from biomass.

JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass and waste plastics as a route to upgraded bio-oil

Andrew C. Dyer et al.

Summary: Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic can enhance the gas and bio-oil yield, improve the fuel properties of bio-oil, and reduce the relative proportion of oxygenated compounds in the product.

JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Organic

Production of Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Biomass

A. I. Nekhaev et al.

Summary: The results of recent research on the production of aromatic hydrocarbons from biomass are summarized in this article. Different approaches to catalytic fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into bio-oil, as well as catalysts and carriers for the hydrodeoxygenation process of bio-oil, are reviewed. It is found that noble metal-based catalysts show the best performance in converting oxygen-containing bio-oil compounds into aromatic hydrocarbons.

PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Materials Science, Paper & Wood

Cellulose nanomaterials: new generation materials for solving global issues

T. C. Mokhena et al.

CELLULOSE (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Acidic deep eutectic solvents pretreatment for selective lignocellulosic biomass fractionation with enhanced cellulose reactivity

Dong Tian et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Recent trends in activated carbon fibers production from various precursors and applications-A comparative review

Muhammad Faheem Hassan et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Algae as green energy reserve: Technological outlook on biofuel production

Susaimanickam Anto et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Nanocellulose-based composites for the removal of contaminants from wastewater

A. Tshikovhi et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Dark fermentative biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic biomass: Technological challenges and future prospects

Juliana Ferreira Soares et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Low temperature ionic liquid pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass to enhance bioethanol yield

Ranim Alayoubi et al.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A sustainable wood biorefinery for low-carbon footprint chemicals production

Yuhe Liao et al.

SCIENCE (2020)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

The role of renewable chemicals and biofuels in building a bioeconomy

Anuj K. Chandel et al.

BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Pretreatment strategies for enhanced biogas production from lignocellulosic biomass

Amith Abraham et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Valorization of Lignin as a Sustainable Component of Structural Materials and Composites: Advances from 2011 to 2019

Menisha S. Karunarathna et al.

SUSTAINABILITY (2020)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs) and its role in biorefinery

Yong Zhao et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Ionic liquids: A milestone on the pathway to greener recycling of cellulose from biomass

Julie M. Rieland et al.

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Lignocellulosic crop residue composting by cellulolytic nitrogen-fixing bacteria: A novel tool for environmental sustainability

Jean Damascene Harindintwali et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Lignin Monomers from beyond the Canonical Monolignol Biosynthetic Pathway: Another Brick in the Wall

Jose C. del Rio et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sustainable Production of Bioplastics from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Technoeconomic Analysis and Life-Cycle Assessment

Hyunwoo Kim et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Recent advances in polyhydroxyalkanoate production: Feedstocks, strains and process developments

Mengxing Li et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A simple strategy in enhancing moisture and thermal resistance and tensile properties of disintegrated bacterial cellulose nanopaper

Hairul Abral et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Green production of fluorescent carbon quantum dots based on pine wood and its application in the detection of Fe3+

Siyu Zhao et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Energy & Fuels

Isothermal torrefaction kinetics for sewage sludge pretreatment

Quyen Nguyen et al.

Article Chemistry, Physical

Patterns of the Ozone Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Subsequent Fermentation into Sugars

E. M. Ben'ko et al.

RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Technical, economic and environmental assessement of bioethanol biorefinery from waste biomass

Francesca Demichelis et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Green and facile preparation of hydrophobic bioplastics from tea waste

Martin Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Recent advances and future directions in plant and yeast engineering to improve lignocellulosic biofuel production

Ja Kyong Ko et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Process simulation and techno-economic analysis for production of industrial sugars from lignocellulosic biomass

Po-Chih Kuo et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

A comprehensive review on the framework to valorise lignocellulosic biomass as biorefinery feedstocks

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