Biorefineries

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A biorefinery is a "refining facility where biomass is converted into fuel, chemicals, materials, and other uses, all at the same plant." (Source: Biofuels for Transport, Worldwatch Institute, 2006.)

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Technologies categorized by bioenergy processes:

Biochemical: Aerobic, Anaerobic, Landfill gas collection (LFG), Biodiesel production, Ethanol production
Physiochemical:
Thermochemical: Combustion, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Depolymerization
Biorefineries


Technologies categorized by feedstock:
Algae | Cellulosic technology


Technologies by commercialization status:


Analysis of technologies: Life-cycle analysis


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