The development and sustainability of second-generation biorefineries are essential for the
production of high added value compounds and biofuels and their application at the …

Different pretreatments strategies have been developed over the years mainly to enhance
enzymatic cellulose degradation. In the new biorefinery era, a more holistic view on …

Biomass from lignocellulosic and aquatic material is seen as an interesting source of raw
material for conversion into biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials that are coproduced via …

The concept of a biorefinery that integrates processes and technologies for biomass
conversion demands efficient utilization of all components. Hydrothermal processing is a …

Biomass is a promising alternative for the production of energy, novel materials, chemicals,
and other valuable products. A certain degree of processing is required to achieve those …

Hydrothermal processes are an attractive clean technology and cost-effective engineering
platform for biorefineries based in the conversion of biomass to biofuels and high-value …

The need for clean and environmental friendly fuels is leading the world to the production of
biofuels and replacing conventional fuels by them. Second generation biofuels derived from …

This book provides general information and data on one of the most promising renewable
energy sources: biomass for its thermochemical conversion. During the last few years, there …

Price hikes in conventional fuels coupled with sustainability concerns result into growing
attraction towards lignocellulosic biomass conversion to biofuels. The hydrothermal …

The development of a biobased environmentally sustainable economy will depend on the
correct choices of options at several levels. This should include a proper choice of biomass …