[HTML][HTML] Near-zero-waste processing of low-grade, complex primary ores and secondary raw materials in Europe: technology development trends

J Spooren, K Binnemans, J Björkmalm… - Resources …, 2020 - Elsevier
With an increasing number of low-grade primary ores starting to be cost-effectively mined,
we are at the verge of mining a myriad of low-grade primary and secondary mineral …

Microalgae based biorefinery promoting circular bioeconomy-techno economic and life-cycle analysis

JR Banu, S Kavitha, M Gunasekaran, G Kumar - Bioresource technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Microalgae are source of third generation biofuel having the key advantage of high lipid
productivity. In recent times, biorefinery is seen as promising option to further reduce the …

A review on green and efficient synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from sustainable biomass

DJ Aranha, PR Gogate - Industrial & Engineering Chemistry …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The present work gives an overview of the approaches for green synthesis of 5-
hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and 2, 5 furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) focusing on reduction …

Techno-economic assessment of mechanical recycling of challenging post-consumer plastic packaging waste

M Larrain, S Van Passel, G Thomassen… - Resources …, 2021 - Elsevier
Increasing plastic recycling rates is crucial to tackle plastic pollution and reduce
consumption of fossil resources. Recycling routes for post-consumer plastic fractions that are …

A comparative techno-economic assessment of biochar production from different residue streams using conventional and microwave pyrolysis

T Haeldermans, L Campion, T Kuppens… - Bioresource …, 2020 - Elsevier
A comparative techno-economic assessment and Monte Carlo risk analysis is performed on
large scale (3 tonne/h) biochar production plants for conventional (CPS) and microwave …

Economic performance of pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste: Open-loop versus closed-loop recycling

M Larrain, S Van Passel, G Thomassen… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent decades new recycling technologies for mixed plastic waste have emerged. In
pyrolysis, the polymer chains are thermally broken (pyrolyzed) to obtain hydrocarbon …

Review on integrated biofuel production from microalgal biomass through the outset of transesterification route: a cascade approach for sustainable bioenergy

R Karpagam, K Jawaharraj, R Gnanam - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, microalgal feedstocks have gained immense potential for sustainable
biofuel production. Thermochemical, biochemical conversions and transesterification …

An application of ultrasonication in lignocellulosic biomass valorisation into bio-energy and bio-based products

VZ Ong, TY Wu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
The industrial revolution has caused a tremendous impact on our modern way of life. It
shapes the economic, social and culture of many modern societies around the world …

Assessing the future of second-generation bioethanol by 2030–A techno-economic assessment integrating technology learning curves

K Vasilakou, P Nimmegeers, G Thomassen, P Billen… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant source of renewable biomass and is seen as
a high-potential replacement for petroleum-based resources. The conversion technologies …

Integrated techno-economic assessment of a biorefinery process: The high-end valorization of the lignocellulosic fraction in wood streams

M Tschulkow, T Compernolle, S Van den Bosch… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
A new lignin-first biorefinery with a reductive catalytic fractionation process, which targets the
valorization of the lignin and the carbohydrate fraction into higher value end-products, is …