Enhanced biomass densification pretreatment using binary chemicals for efficient lignocellulosic valorization

Xinchuan Yuan; Guannan Shen; Juncheng Huo; Sitong Chen; Wenyuan Shen; Chengcheng Zhang; Mingjie Jin

doi:10.1016/j.jobab.2024.09.004

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Xinchuan Yuan, Guannan Shen, Juncheng Huo, Sitong Chen, Wenyuan Shen, Chengcheng Zhang, Mingjie Jin. Enhanced biomass densification pretreatment using binary chemicals for efficient lignocellulosic valorization[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2024, 9(4): 548-564. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2024.09.004

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Xinchuan Yuan, Guannan Shen, Juncheng Huo, Sitong Chen, Wenyuan Shen, Chengcheng Zhang, Mingjie Jin. Enhanced biomass densification pretreatment using binary chemicals for efficient lignocellulosic valorization[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2024, 9(4): 548-564. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2024.09.004

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Xinchuan Yuan, Guannan Shen, Juncheng Huo, Sitong Chen, Wenyuan Shen, Chengcheng Zhang, Mingjie Jin. Enhanced biomass densification pretreatment using binary chemicals for efficient lignocellulosic valorization[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2024, 9(4): 548-564. doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2024.09.004

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Enhanced biomass densification pretreatment using binary chemicals for efficient lignocellulosic valorization

doi: 10.1016/j.jobab.2024.09.004

School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China

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This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2021YFC2101301).

Available Online: 2024-10-26
Publish Date: 2024-10-01

Abstract

Abstract

Many effective pretreatment methods (such as dilute acid, dilute alkali, ionic liquids, etc.) have been developed for lignocellulose upgrading, but several defaults of low working mass, high sugar loss and extra cost of solid-liquid separation and water washing hinder their large-scale application in industry. Besides, the valorization of lignin-rich residue from pretreated biomass after hydrolysis or fermentation greatly contributes to the economy and sustainability of lignocellulosic biorefinery, which is usually underestimated. This study developed a densification pretreatment with binary chemicals (densifying lignocellulosic biomass with sulfuric acid (SA) and metal salt (MS) followed by autoclave treatment ((DLCA(SA-MS)), which was conducted under mild condition (121 ℃) with a biomass working mass as high as 400 kg/m³. The DLCA(SA-MS) biomass achieved over 95% sugar retention, 90% enzymatic sugar conversion and a high concentration of fermentable sugar (212.3 g/L) with superior fermentability. Furthermore, bio-adsorbent derived from DLCA(SA-MS) biomass residue was highly adsorptive and suitable for dyeing wastewater treatment, providing a feasible and eco-friendly method for lignin-rich residue valorization. These findings indicated that DLCA(SA-MS) pretreatment enables the full-component utilization of biomass and boosts the economic viability of lignocellulosic biorefinery.
- Lignocellulosic biorefinery,
- Densification pretreatment,
- Binary chemicals,
- Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation,
- Full-component utilization,
- Bio-adsorbent

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