Biomass to Bioethanol: Initiatives of the Future for Lignin. (17th October 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brosse, Nicolas; Mohamad Ibrahim, Mohamad Nasir; Abdul Rahim, Afidah
• Other Names: Kamdem D.-p. Academic Editor.; Ku H. Academic Editor.; Yoshihara H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN materials science. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-10-17
• Subjects: Materials science -- Periodicals; Materials science; Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.5402/2011/461482
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6080

Abstract

Abstract : Lignin, which is one of the most abundant natural materials, represents a vastly underutilized natural polymer. With the emerging necessity to develop alternative sustainable transportation fuels, bioethanol produced from lignocellulosic biomass is considered as a viable option to petroleum-derived fuels. The effective utilization of biomass feedstock necessitates the development of cost-effective pretreatment technologies that are necessary to separate the three main biopolymers (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin). One of the key issues concerning the pretreatment process is the full recovery of the feedstock through optimum utilization of all lignocellulosic components, including nonsugar compounds, as marketable products. Thus, availability of high-quality lignin in large quantities should stimulate development in new lignin applications in the fields of fibres, biodegradable polymers, adhesives, and surface treatment (rust converter).