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Author
Sarasa Prat, Arnau
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Abstract
This work aims to study the feasibility of a project for the conversion of hazelnut, almond and walnut shell into bioethanol.
A physical and chemical procedure has been carried out to obtain the results that allows to know if lignocellulosic biomass can be used as a renewable energy source to obtain bioethanol.
Initially, it is explained how the reactor used in the IQS facilities is adapted and its correct use and operation to perform the analysis.
Next, the procedure followed in the laboratory has been described to be able to analyze the different samples, starting with its both acidic and alkaline hydrolysis, its subsequent treatment with steam explosion, the analysis in the liquid chromatograph to find glucose, fructose and xylose and a glucose analysis in the solid shell.
Finally, considering the results of the different analyses, conclusions have been made about the use of this type of biomass for bioethanol.
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