Current and emerging separations technologies in biorefining

S. Datta, Y. J. Lin, S. W. Snyder

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of separations technologies commonly employed in existing biorefineries as well as emerging separations technologies that are well poised to exhibit rapid growth in future biorefineries. Specifically, we focus on membrane-based separations, because they are becoming the separation platform of choice. In addition, we provide examples where electrochemically-driven processes could significantly reduce energy consumption during separations. We present several examples from our work, defining directions in separations technologies for integrated biorefineries.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Biorefineries
Subtitle of host publicationBiomass and Waste Supply Chain Exploitation
PublisherElsevier Ltd
Pages112-151
Number of pages40
ISBN (Print)9780857095213
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biorefineries
  • Membranes
  • Resin-wafer-eletrodeionization
  • Separations

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