Production of Bioplastics: Process Synthesis and Evaluation = Production of Bioplastics: Process Synthesis and Evaluation

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2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) has attracted considerable attention as a building block for renewable polymers, as it can substitute conventional petroleum-derived terephthalic acid as a monomer for the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate. In this study, we develop a new process for the co-production of FDCA, furfural, and activated carbon from lignocellulosic biomass to make the production of renewable plastics cost-competitive by generating high-value chemicals at the same time. Pinch analysis was conducted to form a heat exchanger network for reducing utility requirements. We conducted an uncertainty analysis using the Monte-Carlo simulation method for the minimum selling price of FDCA to quantify the risks of the proposed process and provide a more realistic estimation to decision makers. Furthermore, the sustainability of the proposed process was demonstrated via life-cycle assessment.