7th International Chemistry Symposium "SIQ 2019" -12th Conference "Chemical Engineering: Development, potentials and challenges"

7th International Chemistry Symposium

SIQ 2019

Complete conversion of hardwood bark through organosolv biorefinery

Abstract

Bark is the residue of wood transformation generated in the highest quantities. The principal uses of these valuable lignocellulosic materials are in landfill or for heat generation, thus failing to better exploit its multiple components. We have been studying forest extractives as rich sources of bioactive molecules for many years. In the present research we are exploring the two-step process consisting of pre- extraction followed by organosolv pulping. The organosolv process applied in this research is based on use of a Lewis acid as catalyst (ferric chloride) and has recently been patented, The pre- extraction step, using ethanol- water solvent system, yields a variety of polyphenols and sugars, while the pulping with the same solvent system gives access to bark polymers: cellulosic pulp and organosolv lignin. The residual liquor contains the products of hemicelluloses transformation. This approach allows for a conversion of bark residue into several new products with distinctive application: bark extract as food ingredient, organosolv lignin in polymer composites application and the hemicellulose products for organic synthesis.

Resumen

Bark is the residue of wood transformation generated in the highest quantities. The principal uses of these valuable lignocellulosic materials are in landfill or for heat generation, thus failing to better exploit its multiple components. We have been studying forest extractives as rich sources of bioactive molecules for many years. In the present research we are exploring the two-step process consisting of pre- extraction followed by organosolv pulping. The organosolv process applied in this research is based on use of a Lewis acid as catalyst (ferric chloride) and has recently been patented, The pre- extraction step, using ethanol- water solvent system, yields a variety of polyphenols and sugars, while the pulping with the same solvent system gives access to bark polymers: cellulosic pulp and organosolv lignin. The residual liquor contains the products of hemicelluloses transformation. This approach allows for a conversion of bark residue into several new products with distinctive application: bark extract as food ingredient, organosolv lignin in polymer composites application and the hemicellulose products for organic synthesis.

About The Speaker

Tatjana Stevanovic Janezic

Dr. Tatjana Stevanovic Janezic

Wood chemistry Laboratory, Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, Université Laval, Québec City Flag of Canada
Practical Info
Presentation
English (US)
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30 minutes
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Authors
Dr. Tatjana Stevanovic Janezic
Keywords
bark extract
biorefinery
extraction
organosolv
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