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Recent advances in biorefineries based on lignin extraction using deep eutectic solvents: A review
Álvaro Lobato-Rodríguez1, Beatriz Gullón1, Aloia Romaní1
1Universidade de Vigo, Departamento de Enxeñaría Química, Facultade de Ciencias, 32004 Ourense, Spain; Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA). Universidade de Vigo - Campus Auga, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
Bioresource Technology
|September 10, 2023
Summary
Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment offers a sustainable method for lignocellulose fractionation and lignin recovery. This review explores process optimization, valorization of byproducts, and economic feasibility for biorefineries.
Area of Science:
- Biomass Conversion
- Green Chemistry
- Sustainable Engineering
Background:
- Lignocellulose biomass is a key renewable resource for biorefineries.
- Current pretreatment methods face challenges in efficiency and sustainability.
- Deep eutectic solvents (DES) offer a promising alternative for biomass fractionation.
Conclusions:
- DES pretreatment is a viable and sustainable approach for lignocellulose fractionation in biorefineries.
- Further research is needed to optimize DES processes and integrate them into multi-product biorefinery schemes.
- Techno-economic and environmental assessments are crucial for industrial implementation.
