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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Biorefineries |
Subtitle of host publication | Biomass and Waste Supply Chain Exploitation |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
Pages | 112-151 |
Number of pages | 40 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780857095213 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biorefineries
- Membranes
- Resin-wafer-eletrodeionization
- Separations