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An Overview of Techno-economic Analysis and Life-Cycle Assessment of Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass

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Abstract

Energy derived from biomass provides a promising alternative source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels along with the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). The production of heat, electricity, power, fuels, and various chemicals from the biomass can be achieved via thermochemical conversion technologies. This chapter summarizes the techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment of lignocellulosic biomass via thermochemical conversion routes such as combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, liquefaction, (hydrothermal). and co-firing. Specific indicators such as production costs, techno-economic analysis, functional units, and environmental impacts in a life-cycle analysis for different techniques were compared. Finally, the research lacunae and possible future trends in biomass conversion via thermochemical conversion techniques have been discussed, which may positively impact the future of research related to techno-economic and environmental benefits of bioenergy.

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Abbreviations

AAS:

Acid-acid synthesis

BCB:

Bubbling circulating bed

CHP:

Catalytic fast pyrolysis and hydroprocessing

COE:

Cost of electricity

COS:

Carbonyl sulfide

DME:

Dimethyl ether

FTS:

Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

GHG:

Greenhouse gas emissions

HCN:

Hydrogen cyanide

HPH:

Hydropyrolysis and hydroprocessing

IGCC:

Integrated gasification combined cycle

kWh:

Kilowatt hour

LCA:

Life-cycle assessment

MAG:

Methanol-to-gasoline

MAS:

Mixed alcohol synthesis

MJ:

Megajoule

MTE:

Methanol-to-ethanol

MW:

Megawatt

MWe:

Megawatt electric

MWh:

Megawatt hour

ORC:

Organic Rankine cycle

PC:

Pulverized coal-fired

RFS2:

Revised renewable fuel standard

RME:

Rapeseed methyl ester

S2D:

Syngas-to-distillates

SF:

Syngas fermentation

SNG:

Synthetic natural gas

TEA:

Techno-economic analysis

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  3. Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, India

    Pravakar Mohanty

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Mishra, R.K., Mohanty, K. (2018). An Overview of Techno-economic Analysis and Life-Cycle Assessment of Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass. In: Sarangi, P., Nanda, S., Mohanty, P. (eds) Recent Advancements in Biofuels and Bioenergy Utilization. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1307-3_15

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