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Title Progress in thermochemical co-processing of biomass and sludge for sustainable energy, value-added products and circular economy
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Authors Chan, YH; Lock, SSM; Chin, BLF; Wong, MK; Loy, ACM; Foong, SY; Yiin, CL; Lam, SS
Title Progress in thermochemical co-processing of biomass and sludge for sustainable energy, value-added products and circular economy
Year 2023
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129061
Abstract To achieve the main goal of net zero carbon emission, the shift from conventional fossil-based energy/products to renewable and low carbon-based energy/products is necessary. Biomass has been perceived as a carbon-neutral source from which energy and value-added products can be derived, while sludge is a slurry waste that inher-ently contains high amount of minerals and organic matters. Hence, thermochemical co-processing of biomass wastes and sludge could create positive synergistic effects, resulting in enhanced performance of the process (higher conversion or yield) and improved qualities or characteristics of the products as compared to that of mono-processing. This review presents the current progress and development for various thermochemical techniques of biomass-sludge co-conversion to energy and high-value products, and the potential applications of these products from circular economy's point of view. Also, these technologies are discussed from economic and environmental standpoints, and the outlook towards technology maturation and successful commercialization is laid out.
Author Keywords Co-processing; Biomass; Sludge; Thermochemical conversion; Value-added products
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000988708500001
WoS Category Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Energy & Fuels
Research Area Agriculture; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Energy & Fuels
PDF http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/41742/1/Progress%20in%20thermochemical%20co-processing.pdf
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