Room: Poster Area
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 6BV.2
Biomass conversion into bio-based chemicals and high-value compounds (part 1)
From Hemicellulose to Furfural: A Technical, Economic, and Environmental Assessment of Modern Conversion Routes
Short Introductive summary
This research assessed the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of modern routes to produce furfural from hemicellulose via a multi-criteria analysis. Despite numerous studies encompassing novel furfural production routes, with specific methods and improvements, there are limitations when evaluating them against each other. This work provides a logical and well-structured qualitative method that is suitable to evaluate early-stage technologies. Moreover, it contributes scientifically to the state-of-the-art knowledge by pointing out the most favorable pathways for furfural production, helping existing and upcoming biorefineries increase the valorization potential of their residues.
Presenter
Thiago MAXIMIANO DE BRITO
Utrecht University, THE NETHERLANDS
Presenter's biography
MSc Energy Science student at Utrecht University with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, PUC-Rio, Brazil). This research was part of the master's thesis carried out at TNO, the Netherlands organization for applied research.
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Co-authors:
P. Konst, TNO, Rijswijk, THE NETHERLANDS
M. Junginger, Utrecht University, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 6BV.2.11