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  • Biotechnology and Sustainable Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering and Process Optimization

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  • Growing demand for sustainable materials necessitates novel production routes.
  • Biomass residues represent an underutilized resource for chemical and material production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and optimize an integrated facility for biodegradable polymer production from diverse biomass residues.
  • To assess the economic viability and environmental impact of the proposed production process.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized lignocellulosic residues (sawdust), CO2, and organic waste (manure/sludge) as primary feedstocks.
  • Integrated algae cultivation for nutrient cycling, followed by oil and starch extraction.
  • Employed transesterification for biodiesel production and a novel pathway for biodegradable polymer synthesis.
  • Applied mathematical optimization to determine optimal resource allocation and facility operation.

Main Results:

  • Successfully produced 354 kt/yr of biopolymer and 84 Mgal/yr of fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel).
  • Achieved significant carbon capture, sequestering 2.47 kg of CO2 per kg of biopolymer.
  • Demonstrated competitive production costs ($0.89–0.95/kg) with substantial capital investment ($712–717 M$).
  • Optimized resource utilization from 4653–4732 kt/yr of manure or sludge.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated facility offers a sustainable and economically feasible method for producing biodegradable polymers and biodiesel from waste biomass.
  • The process highlights the potential of circular economy principles in waste valorization and carbon footprint reduction.
  • Mathematical optimization is crucial for maximizing efficiency and economic performance in integrated biorefineries.