Biorefineries in circular bioeconomy: A comprehensive review

Authors

Aristotle T. Ubando, National Cheng Kung University
Charles B. Felix, De La Salle University, Manila
Wei Hsin Chen, National Cheng Kung University

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Bioresource Technology

Volume

299

Publication Date

3-1-2020

Abstract

Biorefinery is a sustainable means of generating multiple bioenergy products from various biomass feedstocks through the incorporation of relevant conversion technologies. With the increased attention of circular economy in the past half-decade with the emphasis of holistically addressing economic, environmental, and social aspects of the industrial-sector, biorefinery acts as a strategic mechanism for the realization of a circular bioeconomy. This study presents a comprehensive review of different biorefinery models used for various biomass feedstocks such as lignocelluloses, algae, and numerous waste-types. The review focuses on how biorefinery is instrumental in the transition of various biomass-based industries in a circular bioeconomy. The results reveal that the social-economic aspect of the industrial sector has a major influence on the full adoption of biorefineries in circular bioeconomy. Biomass wastes have played a major role in the implementation of biorefinery in circular bioeconomy. The current challenges are also presented along with future perspectives. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd

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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122585

Recommended Citation

Ubando, A. T., Felix, C. B., & Chen, W. (2020). Biorefineries in circular bioeconomy: A comprehensive review. Bioresource Technology, 299 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122585

Disciplines

Energy Systems | Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

Renewable natural resources; Life cycle costing; Biomass

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