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Compared to other thermal treatments, the technology brings several advantages, such as reduced plant footprint, higher throughput, higher reaction rates, higher yield and purity, which has recently led to greater interest<ref name=":0" />. The process can also be combined with chemical treatments utilising chemicals such as [[Hydrolysis#Alkali| | Compared to other thermal treatments, the technology brings several advantages, such as reduced plant footprint, higher throughput, higher reaction rates, higher yield and purity, which has recently led to greater interest<ref name=":0" />. The process can also be combined with chemical treatments utilising chemicals such as [[Hydrolysis#Alkali|alkaline]] (to remove lignin) and [[Hydrolysis#Acid Acid|acid]] (to remove hemicellulose) solutions, ammonia, and [[Hydrolysis#Metal_salts|metal salts]]. | ||
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| Name: | Microwave pre-treatment |
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| Feedstock: | Biowaste |
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The Microwave pre-treatment includes technologies that utilise physical processes to induce thermal and non-thermal effects that drive physical, chemical or biological reactions[1]. The technology is usually utilised in food drying or to break down the structure of lignocellulosic biomass leading to the release of different substances (e.g. fermentable sugar).
Feedstock
Origin and composition
Lignocellulosic biomass
Pre-treatment
Process and technologies
Compared to other thermal treatments, the technology brings several advantages, such as reduced plant footprint, higher throughput, higher reaction rates, higher yield and purity, which has recently led to greater interest[1]. The process can also be combined with chemical treatments utilising chemicals such as alkaline (to remove lignin) and acid (to remove hemicellulose) solutions, ammonia, and metal salts.
Product
- Fermentable sugar (e.g. for bio-alcohol production)
Technology providers
Patents
References
- ↑ a b Ethaib, S., Omar, R., Kamal, S. M. M., Biak, D. R. A., 2015: MICROWAVE-ASSISTED PRETREATMENT OF LIGNOCELLULOSICBIOMASS: A REVIEW. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. January (2015), 97-109. doi: https://doi.org/