Natural Fibers and Fiber-based Materials in Biorefineries Status Report 2018

This report was issued on behalf of IEA Bioenergy Task 42. It provides an overview of various fiber sources, their properties and their relevance in biorefineries. Their status in the scientific literature and market aspects are discussed. The report provides information for a broader audience about opportunities to sustainably add value to biorefineries by considering fiber applications as possible alternatives to other utilization pathways.

Wenger et al – 2018 – Natural Fibers and Fiber-based Materials in Biorefineries: Status Report 2018