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Multi-feedstock biorefineries for converting agricultural wastes and microalgae into co-products

Code: 9781835450437
Publication date: 08/01/2024
Extent: 32 pages

Contributions by: Butch Bataller, University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB), The Philippines; and Sergio Capareda, Texas A&M University, USA

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter reviews developments in the types, processing and use of biomass to develop a range of co-products. It begins by assessing availability of biomass feedstock from agricultural sources. It then reviews the range of biological and thermochemical biomass conversion processes together with the growing number of co-products from these sources. The chapter then focuses on microalgae as an emerging biomass feedstock. It reviews the key steps and technologies in growing and processing microalgae as well as characterization techniques to optimize process control.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2023.0120.19
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Biomass feedstock sources available for conversion
  • 3 Biological and thermochemical biomass conversion processes
  • 4 Microalgae as a source of biomass
  • 5 Growing microalgae
  • 6 Rapid biomass characterization techniques
  • 7 The range of microalgae species and their co-products
  • 8 Conclusion
  • 9 Where to look for further information
  • 10 References

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