Hydrothermal Technology in Biomass Utilization & Conversion

• Main Author: Chiaramonti, David (auth)
• Other Authors: Kruse, Andrea (auth), Klemm, Marco (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; biorefinery; life cycle assessment (LCA); drop-in biofuels; lipids; sensitivity analysis; brewer's spent grains (BSG); lignin; nutrient recovery; fuel properties; Scenedesmus rubescens; hydroprocessing; combustion indices; hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); fiber rejects; upgrading; aqueous co-product; hydrotreating; biofuel; hydrothermal disintegration; cell wall disruption; two-steps carbonization; hydrothermal processes; fuzzy Delphi method; process economics; agricultural yield; hydrodeoxygenation (HDO); acid addition; microalgae extraction; coal; hydrochar; fuzzy logic cognitive map; Germany; microalgal oils; deinked sludge; nitrogen distribution; hydrodenitrogenation (HDN); sewage sludge; fresh harvested; hydrothermal carbonization (HTC); biomass; struvite; primary sludge; EROI; biocrude; hydrothermal liquefaction; electricity and heat production; fractional distillation; Spirulina; cost of electricity; secondary sludge; depolymerization; freeze-dried
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book addresses a key innovative technology for decarbonization of the energy system: hydrothermal processing. It basically consists of treating biomass and wastes in a wet form, under pressure and temperature condition. This approach is becoming more and more attractive, as new feedstock and applications are appearing on the scene of bioeconomy and bioenergy. The hydrothermal processing of various type of biomass, waste, and residues, thus, raised the interest of many researchers and companies around the world, together with downstream upgrading processes and technologies: solid products as biochar, for instance, or liquid ones as crude bioliquids, are finding new market opportunities in circular economy schemes. The Special Issue collects recent innovative research works in the field, from basic to applied research, as well as pilot industrial applications/demo. It is a valuable set of references for those investing time and effort in research in the field.