Room: Amazon
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Session code 6BO.8
Biochar and carbon-based materials
Selective Fractionation of Biomass via Organocat process for Sustainable Biorefinery Applications
Short Introductive summary
This study presents a sustainable approach to biomass valorization using the Organocat process, a biphasic system that selectively fractionates lignocellulosic agricultural residues—specifically vine shoots and pruning waste—into valuable components: cellulose-rich pulp, hemicellulosic sugars, and lignin. Through systematic optimization of solvents, acid catalysts, and reaction times, the method achieves high recovery rates with minimal degradation. The process aligns with green chemistry principles, offering solvent and catalyst recyclability, and shows promise for scalable biorefinery applications.
Presenter
Marta LARA SERRANO
Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, SPAIN
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Co-authors:
D.M. Sboiu, Repsol Technology Lab, Madrid, SPAIN
S. Morales de la Rosa, CSIC, Madrid, SPAIN
J.M. Campos Martín, CSIC, Madrid, SPAIN
Session reference: 6BO.8.4