Biological-chemical conversion process design and machine learning-related life cycle assessment: Bio-lubricant production in a real case study of South Korea.

This study explores the production of poly alpha olefin (PAO) from biomass as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel-based methods, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The primary goal is to design a process for converting 2,000 metric tons of biomass into PAO daily, integrating biological and chemical pathways. Environmental impact is assessed through a life cycle assessment (LCA), comparing this biomass-based method with traditional fossil fuel-derived processes.