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The transformation of forestry waste into chemical compounds and biofuels offers a sustainable solution for managing forest residues while producing valuable energy resources. Forest ecosystems, which cover approximately 31% of the Earth’s land area, generate significant amounts of biomass residues from activities such as logging, thinning, pruning, and wood processing. These residues include branches, sawdust, bark, and leaf litter, which can be used as raw materials for bioenergy and biochemical production. This chapter discusses various pretreatment methods, including mechanical, chemical, biological, and hybrid techniques aimed at enhancing the usability of forest waste. Additionally, it examines thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies, such as pyrolysis, gasification, torrefaction, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biodiesel, and bio-oil. The integration of these technologies transforms waste into renewable energy sources, reducing environmental impact while simultaneously enhancing economic benefits.

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Conversion of Forestry Waste to Chemicals and Biofuels

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    2025年

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  • G. Flora,
  • Ashokkumar Veeramuthu,
  • A. Lakshmi,
  • Irudaya Antonat Sophia,
  • V. P. Chandramughi,
  • Agila Elango,
  • V. Vishnu Priya

摘要

The transformation of forestry waste into chemical compounds and biofuels offers a sustainable solution for managing forest residues while producing valuable energy resources. Forest ecosystems, which cover approximately 31% of the Earth’s land area, generate significant amounts of biomass residues from activities such as logging, thinning, pruning, and wood processing. These residues include branches, sawdust, bark, and leaf litter, which can be used as raw materials for bioenergy and biochemical production. This chapter discusses various pretreatment methods, including mechanical, chemical, biological, and hybrid techniques aimed at enhancing the usability of forest waste. Additionally, it examines thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies, such as pyrolysis, gasification, torrefaction, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biodiesel, and bio-oil. The integration of these technologies transforms waste into renewable energy sources, reducing environmental impact while simultaneously enhancing economic benefits.