The shift toward circular bioeconomies is driving advancements in biorefineries & integrated biomass processing. These facilities optimize the conversion of biomass into a spectrum of biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-based materials, maximizing resource efficiency. Advanced fractionation techniques and catalytic upgrading enable the extraction of high-value compounds alongside fuel production. Co-locating biorefineries with industrial plants enhances carbon utilization and waste valorization. By integrating multiple processing pathways, modern biorefineries are becoming crucial in establishing a sustainable bio-based economy with minimized environmental impact. Additionally, advancements in feedstock pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis are improving conversion efficiency. The development of modular and decentralized biorefineries is also expanding access to bio-based solutions in remote and rural areas.
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Nick Molden, Emissions Analytics, United Kingdom
Title : Energy transition and neo-industrialization in Brazil - Windows of opportunities
Suzana Borschiver, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
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Magnus Stahl, Karlstad University, Sweden
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Maria Nordio, Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico (RSE), Italy