Techno-economic analysis of an integrated biorefinery to convert poplar into jet fuel, xylitol, and formic acid.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The overall goal of the present study is to investigate the economics of an integrated biorefinery converting hybrid poplar into jet fuel, xylitol, and formic acid. The process employs a combination of integrated biological, thermochemical, and electrochemical conversion pathways to convert the carbohydrates in poplar into jet fuel, xylitol, and formic acid production. The C5-sugars are converted into xylitol via hydrogenation. The C6-sugars are converted into jet fuel via fermentation into ethanol, followed by dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrogenation into jet fuel. CO₂ produced during fermentation is converted into formic acid via electrolysis, thus, avoiding emissions and improving the process's overall carbon conversion.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Seufitelli GVS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9768886 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature