Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) show great potential in UV-protectants, drugs carriers, encapsulation, supercapacitors, and others. This study proposes the development of an optimised LNP synthesis method by antisolvent precipitation, using lignin from persimmon tree pruning waste, green coconut waste, and sugarcane bagasse. The best synthesis conditions were determined evaluating the chemical composition and the p...
ABSTRACT: Lignocellulosic ethanol is in the upfront of advanced biofuels to be commercialized worldwide. However, the commercial deployment of 2G ethanol is dependent of high biomass availability and cost-effective supply. In Europe, some agricultural residues are presently underused and constitute attractive renewable resources. In addition, residual forest biomass, non-seasonably available at low cost, might ...
ABSTRACT: By 2030, decarbonizing the transport sector will become mandatory requiring the introduction of advanced biofuels into the market, with minimum targets of 1% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2030 in accordance with the RED II Directive. To avoid future biofuels imports, it is essential that an industrial cluster emerges in Portugal with the capacity to produce advanced biofuels, such as 2G Bioethanol. In this cont...