ABSTRACT
This chapter addresses strategies for optimal use of biomass. The description of sustainable use is developed around the 12 principles of green chemistry. They are the drivers to guide biomass use toward a circular bioeconomy and the European vision for a circular-biosociety in 2050 developed by the European Bio-based industry sector whereby 2050, Europe will have a sustainable and competitive biobased industry providing jobs and growth that contribute to a circular biosociety. Well-informed citizens will choose a sustainable way of life, supporting an economy that couples economic growth with societal well-being and respect for the environment. This was a base for developing a Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda by the Bio-based Industries Consortium and the European Commission for the public-private partnership Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, the successor of Bio-based Industry Joint Undertaking, building on its success while addressing remaining challenges. A significant challenge is stimulating and de-risk investments in research, innovation and scale-up with a specific focus on green hydrogen, carbon capture with permanent storage and Carbon Capture and Utilization, lignin-based products, chitin-based products, and electrochemical routes for the valorization of Biomass. The chapter concludes with an overview of flagship biorefineries and other industrialization projects in the United States and Europe with the Bio-based Industry Joint Undertaking success story.
