Evaluation of value chain configurations for fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass - Integration, feedstock, and product choice

Jonas Zetterholm, Elisabeth Wetterlund, Karin Pettersson and Joakim Lundgren

Energy, 2018, vol. 144, issue C, 564-575

Abstract: Fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass constitutes a promising technology to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The product, pyrolysis liquids, can either substitute heavy fuel oil directly, or be upgraded via e.g. hydroprocessing to diesel and petrol. This study presents a systematic evaluation of production costs and CO2 mitigation potentials of different fast pyrolysis value chain configurations. The evaluation considers types of localisations, emissions from electricity and hydrogen production, biomass feedstocks, and final products.

Keywords: Fast pyrolysis; Pyrolysis liquid; Value chain; Hydroprocessing; Process integration; Biofuel (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.027

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