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- Title
Paper-Mill Wastes for Bioethanol Production in Relation to Circular Economy Concepts: A Review.
- Authors
Or-Chen, Dafna; Gerchman, Yoram; Mamane, Hadas; Peretz, Roi
- Abstract
This review explores circular economy principles in regard to ethanol production from paper-mill sludge. Environmental sustainability and renewability over fossil fuels make second generation ethanol an attractive energy source in a rapidly growing population and consumption world. Paper sludge (PS), a by-product of the pulp and paper (P&P) industry, can no longer be recycled for paper production and is mainly disposed of in landfills. Therefore, it poses a major environmental challenge. However, it has shown potential as a valuable raw material for ethanol production, along with other pulp and paper products, due to its abundant availability and high cellulosic content. This waste-to-energy (WtE) technology for ethanol production is proposed as an alternative, aligning with circular economy concepts to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste. This review underlines the circular economy aspects of bioethanol production within paper mill sludge management systems. Circular economy principles applied to ethanol production from PS offer a promising avenue for sustainable biofuel development that not only addresses waste management challenges but also enhances the overall environmental performance of biofuel production. Furthermore, economic benefits are described, highlighting the potential for job creation and community development.
- Subjects
CIRCULAR economy; ETHANOL as fuel; SLUDGE management; FOSSIL fuels; PAPER pulp; WASTE management
- Publication
Applied Sciences (2076-3417), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, p1081
- ISSN
2076-3417
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/app14031081