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Task 42: Biorefining in a Circular Economy

Bio-Based Chemicals: A 2020 Update

Feb 2020
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Since the first issue of the IEA Bioenergy Task 42 report on bio-based chemicals in 2011, the importance of a circular economy has become evident. In the transition to a circular economy, chemicals and materials produced from biomass will play a key role. This update of the 2011 report addresses the main biobased chemicals that could potentially be co-produced with secondary energy carriers in integrated biorefinery facilities.

De Jong et al – 2020 – Bio-Based Chemicals: A 2020 Update

Recent Publications

Overview of Current Developments on Biorefineries World-wide, May 2026

Synergies and Services from H2 and Biobased Value Chains Deployment

Technical, Economic and Environmental (TEE) Assessment of multiple biorefinery pathways: Synthesis of four IEA Bioenergy Task 42 Case Studies.

New factsheet published on 4-Platform (Isobutene, C5-stream, lignin, vinasse) biorefinery plant using woody residues for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, lignin-blend asphalt, ETBE, fertilizer, process steam and electricity

New factsheet published on 3-Platform biorefinery (C5/C6 Sugars, Lignin-Energy, Vinasse-Biofertilizer) using lignocellulosic biomass straw for advanced biofuel production.

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