Publications by authors named "Luis E Rincon"
In this work, a biorefinery system including castor bean seeds and microalgae is used as a case study to evaluate the integration of second and third generation biorefineries. A biorefinery concept was applied for the combined production of polyol, ethylene-glycol, omega-3 acid, biodiesel, methanol and heat and power from castor bean and microalgae. Castor bean cake and microalgae paste were used to feed a biomass-fired system (BIGCC), where part of CO2 produced in flue gas is captured and employed as substrate for microalgae growth.
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- * The study explores converting glycerol into nine different products using various chemical and biochemical methods, simulating the processes with Aspen Plus and assessing their economics with Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator.
- * The analysis reveals that producing 1,3-propanediol and 1,2-propanediol is more profitable compared to hydrogen and succinic acid, providing biodiesel producers with alternative ways to boost income.