Pilot-scale co-processing of lignocellulosic biomass, algae, shellfish waste via thermochemical approach: Recent progress and future directions
Author | Yek, Peter Nai Yuh |
Author | Wan Mahari, Wan Adibah |
Author | Kong, Sieng Huat |
Author | Foong, Shin Ying |
Author | Peng, Wanxi |
Author | Ting, Hiram |
Author | Liew, Rock Keey |
Author | Xia, Changlei |
Author | Sonne, Christian |
Author | Tabatabaei, Meisam |
Author | Almomani, Fares |
Author | Aghbashlo, Mortaza |
Author | Lam, Su Shiung |
Available date | 2023-06-25T08:25:36Z |
Publication Date | 2022 |
Publication Name | Bioresource Technology |
Resource | Scopus |
Abstract | Thermal co-processing of lignocellulosic and aquatic biomass, such as algae and shellfish waste, has shown synergistic effects in producing value-added energy products with higher process efficiency than the traditional method, highlighting the importance of scaling up to pilot-scale operations. This article discusses the design and operation of pilot-scale reactors for torrefaction, pyrolysis, and gasification, as well as the key parameters of co-processing biomass into targeted and improved quality products for use as fuel, agricultural application, and environmental remediation. Techno-economic analysis reveals that end product selling price, market dynamics, government policies, and biomass cost are crucial factors influencing the sustainability of thermal co-processing as a feasible approach to utilize the biomass. Because of its simplicity, pyrolysis allows greater energy recovery, while gasification has the highest net present value (profitability). Integration of liquefaction, hydrothermal, and fermentation pre-treatment technology has the potential to increase energy efficiency while reducing process residues. |
Sponsor | The authors would like to thank the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia under the HICOE Research Grant Scheme (UMT/CRIM/2-2/5 Jilid 2 (10), Vot. No. 56051 and UMT/CRIM/2-2/5 Jilid 2 (11), Vot. No. 56052), University of Technology Sarawak Research Grant (UCTS/RESEARCH/(01)) and HICoE AKUATROP Trust Account No. 66955 to perform this project. The work is also supported by Program for Innovative Research Team (in Science and Technology) in University of Henan Province (No. 21IRTSTHN020) and Central Plain Scholar Funding Project of Henan Province (No. 212101510005). |
Language | en |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Subject | Biomass Co-processing Pilot-scale Shellfish waste Thermochemical conversion |
Type | Article Review |
Volume Number | 347 |
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