Introduction to Biochemical Engineering

Bioproduct And Economy

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What is Bioproduct?

Bioproducts are any products - fuels, chemicals, raw materials - made from biological renewable resources.The "bio" in "bioproducts" relates to inputs derived from biological sources, including agriculture (e.g., crops and crop residues, dried distillers grains) and/or food processing (byproducts, residues and off-specification materials).

What is Bioresources?

Biological resources include agriculture, forestry, and biologically-derived waste, and there are many other renewable bioresources examples.

Bioproduct Process

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Typically, bioproducts are divided into three categories:

Bioenergy

Biochemicals

Biomaterials

Bioenergy

• Liquid fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel

• Solid biomass for combustion to generate heat and power

• Gaseous fuel such as biogas and syngas, which can be used to generate heat and power

Biochemicals• Industrial - basic and specialty chemicals

and resins, including paints, lubricants and solvents

• Pharmaceuticals - antibodies and vaccines produced by genetically modified plant "factories" and natural source medicinal compounds

• Biocosmetics - soaps, body creams and lotions

Biomaterials• Bioplastics from plant oils and sugars• Biofoams and biorubber from plant oils

and latex• Biocomposites manufactured from

agricultural (e.g., hemp, flax, kenaf) and forestry biofibres, used, for example, in the production of automobile door panels and parts

? Why Bioproducts?

Benefits of Bioproducts

Socioeconomic Benefits

• A diversified and stable bioeconomy sector that strengthens overall economy

• Farm diversification resulting from additional uses of agricultural feedstocks

• Development of new industries and products

• Increased economic opportunities for rural communities

• Reduced dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels

Benefits of Bioproducts

Environmental Benefits

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacture of some bioproducts, compared to petroleum-based equivalents

• Increased safety for the environment, reduced toxicity and more biodegradability

• Sustainable production of renewable feedstocks

Benefits of Bioproducts

Health Benefits

• Potential production of inexpensive medicinal drugs and vaccines

• Development of new drugs not available from traditional sources

$ Bioproduct Economy

Bioeconomy

There is no universally accepted definition of "bioeconomy" however, it can basically be described

as an economy based on the sustainable manufacture of products, in whole or in part, from renewable

resources.

Bioeconomy

Instead of an economy dependent on the planet's limited supply of nonrenewable resources such as petroleum and coal, we would convert

plant material and municipal and livestock waste biomass into electricity, fuels, plastics and the basic components of chemical

processes. In a bioeconomy, we can replace energy and materials as fast as we use them. Today we can't.

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