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Pyrolysis of wheat straw-derived organosolv lignin by de Wild, P.J., Huijgen, W.J.J., Heeres, H.J.

“…► For production of chemicals, lignocellulosic biomass must be fractionated first. ► Valorisation of the lignin fraction is the key-issue in biorefinery…”
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Opportunities and challenges for seaweed in the biobased economy by van Hal, Jaap W, Huijgen, W.J.J, López-Contreras, A.M

“…The unique chemical composition of seaweeds and their fast growth rates offer many opportunities for biorefining. In this article we argue that cascading…”
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The promotional effect of water-soluble extractives on the enzymatic cellulose hydrolysis of pretreated wheat straw by Smit, A.T., Huijgen, W.J.J.

“…•Water-soluble extractives from wheat straw enhance enzymatic cellulose hydrolysis.•Promotional effect from unpurified extract, no additional processing…”
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The role of lignin in the densification of torrefied wood in relation to the final product properties by Nanou, P., Huijgen, W.J.J., Carbo, M.C., Kiel, J.H.A.

“…Biomass properties can be improved for heat and power applications through combined torrefaction and pelleting. Good pellet quality in terms of durability,…”
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Characteristics of wheat straw lignins from ethanol-based organosolv treatment by Huijgen, W.J.J., Telysheva, G., Arshanitsa, A., Gosselink, R.J.A., de Wild, P.J.

“…•Wheat straw organosolv lignins showed high purity with 5wt% carbohydrates at most.•A high organosolv temperature decreased amount of residual…”
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Biobased alkylphenols from lignins via a two-step pyrolysis – Hydrodeoxygenation approach by de Wild, P.J., Huijgen, W.J.J., Kloekhorst, A., Chowdari, R.K., Heeres, H.J.

“…•Two-stage approach for thermochemical conversion of lignin into biobased aromatics.•Successful pyrolysis of various technical lignins into a phenolic…”
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Fractionation of wheat straw by prehydrolysis, organosolv delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis for production of sugars and lignin by Huijgen, W.J.J., Smit, A.T., de Wild, P.J., den Uil, H.

“…► Wheat straw fractionation by prehydrolysis prior to organosolv delignification. ► Prehydrolysis–organosolv compared to direct organosolv fractionation. ►…”
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Acid catalysed alcoholysis of wheat straw: Towards second generation furan-derivatives by Grisel, R.J.H., van der Waal, J.C., de Jong, E., Huijgen, W.J.J.

“…•Acid catalysed alcoholysis is a powerful tool for liquefaction of lignocellulose.•The one-step yield of alkyl glucosides from wheat straw was…”
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The influence of thermochemical treatments on the lignocellulosic structure of wheat straw as studied by natural abundance 13C NMR by Habets, S., de Wild, P.J., Huijgen, W.J.J., van Eck, E.R.H.

“…•Thermochemical biorefinery products of wheat straw are studied with solid state NMR.•Aquathermolysis breaks lignin C4 ether bonds and converts hemicellulose…”
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Biorefining of wheat straw using an acetic and formic acid based organosolv fractionation process by Snelders, Jeroen, Dornez, Emmie, Benjelloun-Mlayah, Bouchra, Huijgen, Wouter J.J., de Wild, Paul J., Gosselink, Richard J.A., Gerritsma, Jort, Courtin, Christophe M.

“…•Wheat straw was fractionated by an acetic and formic acid based organosolv process.•A thorough mass balance of main compounds in the different fractions was…”
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Mineral CO2 Sequestration by Steel Slag Carbonation by Huijgen, Wouter J. J, Comans, Rob N. J

“…Mineral CO2 sequestration, i.e., carbonation of alkaline silicate Ca/Mg minerals, analogous to natural weathering processes, is a possible technology for the…”
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Lignin pyrolysis for profitable lignocellulosic biorefineries by De Wild, Paul J., Huijgen, Wouter J. J., Gosselink, Richard J.A.

“…Bio‐based industries (pulp and paper and biorefineries) produce > 50 Mt/yr of lignin that results from fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin is…”
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Mechanisms of aqueous wollastonite carbonation as a possible CO2 sequestration process by HUIJGEN, Wouter J. J, WITKAMP, Geert-Jan, COMANS, Rob N. J

“…The mechanisms of aqueous wollastonite carbonation as a possible carbon dioxide sequestration process were investigated experimentally by systematic variation…”
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Carbonation of Steel Slag for CO2 Sequestration:  Leaching of Products and Reaction Mechanisms by Huijgen, Wouter J. J, Comans, Rob N. J

“…Carbonation of industrial alkaline residues can be used as a CO2 sequestration technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In this study, steel slag samples…”
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Changes in mineralogical and leaching properties of converter steel slag resulting from accelerated carbonation at low CO2 pressure by VAN ZOMEREN, André, VAN DER LAAN, Sieger R, KOBESEN, Hans B. A, HUIJGEN, Wouter J. J, COMANS, Rob N. J

“…Steel slag can be applied as substitute for natural aggregates in construction applications. The material imposes a high pH (typically 12.5) and low redox…”
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Cost evaluation of CO2 sequestration by aqueous mineral carbonation by HUIJGEN, Wouter J. J, COMANS, Rob N. J, WITKAMP, Geert-Jan

“…A cost evaluation of CO2 sequestration by aqueous mineral carbonation has been made using either wollastonite (CaSiO3) or steel slag as feedstock. First, the…”
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Energy Consumption and Net CO2 Sequestration of Aqueous Mineral Carbonation by Huijgen, Wouter J. J, Ruijg, Gerrit Jan, Comans, Rob N. J, Witkamp, Geert-Jan

“…Aqueous mineral carbonation is a potentially attractive sequestration technology to reduce CO2 emissions. The energy consumption of this technology, however,…”
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