Dhr. B. (Ben) Brehmer: “Perspectives for petrochemicals from biomass”

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24 Oct 2008 13:30
Unit: Wageningen University
Location: Aula, building 362, Gen. Foulkesweg 1, Wageningen
Organisation: Wageningen University
Promotor: prof.dr. J.P.M. Sanders ()
Promotor: Prof.dr.ir. R.M. Boom, Prof.dr.ir. P.C. Struik

 In response to the impending problems related to fossil fuels (continued supply, price, regional and global pollution) alternative feedstocks are gaining interest as possible solutions. Biomass is a potential option to replace a wide diversity of fossil based products within the energy sector; heat, power, fuels, materials and chemicals. The maximum fossil fuel replacement potential of various biomass systems and biorefinery concepts were determined using life cycle analysis tools. It revealed that sizeable reductions of fossil fuels can be achieved by upholding the functionality of the biochemicals present in biomass for use as chemical products and precursors. Although no optimal biorefinery cropping system was determined from investigating 16 common bioenergy crops in detail, the results all led to the conclusion that other biomass systems based on combustion or conversion to combustible products are comparatively sub-optimal. The best application of biomass for the replacement of fossil fuels is the petrochemical industry.

Title thesis; “Chemical Biorefinery Perspectives. The valorisation of functionalised chemicals from biomass resources compared to the conventional fossil fuel production route”
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