Paper and Pulp Making
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Which component makes up about 40-50% of the cell wall content in lignocellulosic biomass?

  • Lignin
  • Hemicellulose
  • Glucose
  • Cellulose (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a potential use of lignocellulosic biomass?

  • Renewable metals (correct)
  • Renewable chemicals
  • Renewable commodity materials
  • Renewable energy

What is the main raw material used in the production of biofuel?

  • Woodchips
  • Paper
  • Lignocellulosic biomass (correct)
  • Pulp

Which of the following is a characteristic of cellulose?

<p>Most abundant polymer in lignocellulosic biomass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial raw material used in the paper and pulp making process?

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Which of the following is a potential use of lignocellulosic biomass?

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What is the main component of the cell wall in lignocellulosic biomass?

<p>Cellulose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of cellulose?

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What is the renewable source used for the production of biofuel?

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What is the initial raw material used in the paper and pulp making process?

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Cellulose

The most abundant polymer in lignocellulosic biomass, making up approximately 40-50% of the cell wall.

Lignocellulosic Biomass

A renewable organic material primarily composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, found in plants and wood.

Biofuel

Any material derived from living organisms and can be used as a source of energy or raw materials.

Biomass Conversion

The process of breaking down lignocellulosic biomass into simpler sugars that can be fermented into biofuels.

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Woodchips

Wood chips that are used as the initial raw material in the paper and pulp making process.

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Renewable Energy (Biofuels)

Renewable energy sources derived from organic materials, such as plants and wood, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

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Lignin

A complex polymer found in lignocellulosic biomass, providing structural support and rigidity.

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Hemicellulose

A group of complex polysaccharides found in lignocellulosic biomass, contributing to plant cell wall structure.

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2nd Generation Biofuel

A process that utilizes lignocellulosic biomass for generating biofuel, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

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Biofuel Production

A process that uses lignocellulosic biomass to produce biofuel, enabling the production of fuel from renewable sources.

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