Lignocellulosic Biorefineries in Europe: Current State and Prospects

Shady S Hassan; Gwilym A Williams; Amit K Jaiswal

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.07.002

Lignocellulosic Biorefineries in Europe: Current State and Prospects

Trends Biotechnol. 2019 Mar;37(3):231-234. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.07.002. Epub 2018 Jul 23.

Authors

Shady S Hassan¹, Gwilym A Williams², Amit K Jaiswal³

Affiliations

¹ School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Dublin Institute of Technology, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1, Ireland; School of Biological Sciences, College of Sciences and Health, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
² School of Biological Sciences, College of Sciences and Health, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
³ School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Dublin Institute of Technology, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. Electronic address: amit.jaiswal@dit.ie.

PMID: 30049417
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.07.002

Abstract

Lignocellulosic biorefining processes plant-derived biomass into a range of bio-based products. Currently, more than 40 lignocellulosic biorefineries are operating across Europe. Here, we address the challenges and future opportunities of this nascent industry by elucidating key elements of the biorefining sector, including feedstock sourcing, processing methods, and the bioproducts market.

Keywords: bioeconomy; bioenergy; bioproducts; biorefinery; lignocellulose; sustainability.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biotechnology / methods*
Biotransformation
Europe
Lignin / metabolism*

Substances

lignocellulose
Lignin