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BioMates: Advancing Sustainable bio-oil intermediates from Miscanthus Lignin

Date:15 September 2016

Plant Name:

    Miscanthus

Residue Name:

    Lignocellulose

End Products

Torrefied biomass

Biochar

Fertilizer and soil nutrients

Biochar

Fuel

biofuel

Others

Bio-oil

Application

  • Sustainable biofuel production: Converts agricultural residues and fast-growing grasses into bio-oil for use in transport fuels.
  • Refinery integration: Streamlines biomass conversion to produce bio-oil intermediates compatible with existing petroleum refineries.

Description

The BioMates project developed innovative technologies to convert agricultural residues and fast-growing grasses like miscanthus into cost-effective bio-oil intermediates. These bio-oils can be co-processed in existing petroleum refineries, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The project also focused on simplifying the hydrotreatment process and recycling hydrogen to improve efficiency. The technologies have the potential to save millions of barrels of crude oil and create thousands of new jobs.

 

 

Pathway Description:

The BioMates project uses ablative fast pyrolysis to convert lignocellulosic biomass (like straw and Miscanthus) into bio-oil intermediates. The biomass is heated in a reactor at 500°C in an inert atmosphere, producing liquid bio-oil and biochar. The bio-oil undergoes mild hydrotreatment to remove impurities and increase stability. The process is optimized for co-processing with fossil fuels in existing refineries.

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Tags: Lignocellulosic BiofuelsSecond Gen BiofuelsBiofuel Innovation

End Products

Torrefied biomass

Biochar

Fertilizer and soil nutrients

Biochar

Fuel

biofuel

Others

Bio-oil

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

secondary agricultural residue

Name

Miscanthus

Characteristics

Rich in cellulose and hemicellulose

Pathways

Thermal

fast pyrolysis