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Introduction to waste biomass processing and valorization (2024)

Lassi, U., & Sarkar, A. (2024). Introduction to waste biomass processing and valorization. In A. Sarkar, & U. Lassi (Eds.), Processing of Biomass Waste : Technological Upgradation and Advancement (pp. 1-8). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95179-1.00001-3

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All authors or editors: Lassi, Ulla; Sarkar, Angana

Parent publication: Processing of Biomass Waste : Technological Upgradation and Advancement

Parent publication editors: Sarkar, Angana; Lassi, Ulla

ISBN: 978-0-323-95179-1

eISBN: 978-0-323-95180-7

Publication year: 2024

Publication date: 03/05/2024

Pages range: 1-8

Number of pages in the book: 431

Publisher: Elsevier

Place of Publication: Amsterdam

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95179-1.00001-3

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Abstract

Forest and pulping industry and agriculture produce large amounts of waste biomass. Global annual generation of biomass waste is estimated to be around 140 Gt. Main types of waste biomass are wood and agricultural products, solid waste, and landfill municipal wastes. There are several options for waste biomass valorization, such as conversion of waste biomass to functional materials or composites. The use of waste biomass for electric power or energy (fuels) is widely reported. In addition to traditional energy use, waste biomass can be used to produce polymers, chemicals, and construction materials. Management of waste biomass is normally done by mechanical, biological, thermal, and/or chemical treatments or combination of these. However, waste biomass is a heterogeneous material, which presents significant management problems and can have even negative environmental impacts. Sustainable biomass processing requires to include technoeconomic, societal, and environmental aspects in foremost priority. This chapter introduces the processing of lignocellulosic and agricultural waste biomass into diverse value-added products along with their pros and cons.

Keywords: biomass (industry); waste treatment; forest industry; agriculture; bioenergy; raw materials; recovery (recapture); sustainable development

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2024

Preliminary JUFO rating: 2