Vapocracking and Steam explosion and applications for 2ieme generation biofuels called lignocellulosic
First development: 1925 for the production of "Hardboard"
First application on biomass: early 1980
Vapocracking - vapocracking:
- Penetration and condensation of high pressure steam inside the lignocellulosic material
The Steam explosion:
- Instantaneous vaporization of part of the condensation water during sudden expansion
- Significant shearing of the material caused by the expansion of the
water Vapour
Conference held in the context of the 6ieme Biomass Meetings organized by Valbiom
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