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Valorization of pulp and paper industry waste streams into bioenergy and value-added products: An integrated biorefinery approach

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  • Kumar, Vineet
  • Malyan, Sandeep Kumar
  • Apollon, Wilgince
  • Verma, Pradeep

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The sustainable management of residual waste streams generated from the pulp and paper industry (PPI) has garnered increasing concerns due to the energy crisis and the pressing environmental threats posed by substantial effluent discharges. Using renewable lignocellulosic waste for resource generation presents a revolutionary approach to achieve environmental sustainability. Integrating the PPI with biorefinery processes allows for diversification beyond paper production and facilitates resource recovery. This review critically evaluates the valorization of waste streams from the PPI, with a pronounced emphasis on expanding into bioenergy and biofuels production, while also fostering the development of innovative biomaterials, such as biochar and activated carbon for applications with high added-value, such as environmental remediation and supercapacitors development, thus ensuring long-term sustainability. The review also emphasizes the significance of adopting a circular economy and its role in achieving environmental sustainability, with a particular emphasis on thermochemical technologies, which hold promise for resource recovery from wastewater. Furthermore, the review identifies critical bottlenecks in the path of waste stream valorization and engages in a forward-looking discussion on future prospects within the PPI.

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  • Kumar, Vineet & Malyan, Sandeep Kumar & Apollon, Wilgince & Verma, Pradeep, 2024. "Valorization of pulp and paper industry waste streams into bioenergy and value-added products: An integrated biorefinery approach," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 228(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:228:y:2024:i:c:s0960148124006347
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.120566
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