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Record 1 2008-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biomass Energy
DEF

The refining or separating of raw materials, such as biomass into their molecular components - mainly cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin - then further refining or transforming these intermediates into further manufactured products such as energy, fuels, chemicals and material.

Key term(s)
  • bio-refinery
  • bio-refining

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie de la biomasse
DEF

Raffinage ou purification des matières premières [par exemple] des composantes moléculaires de la biomasse - principalement la cellulose, l'hémicellulose et la lignine.

OBS

Ces produits intermédiaires sont ensuite raffinés davantage ou transformés en d'autres produits, tels que l'énergie, les carburants, les produits chimiques et d'autres matériaux.

Key term(s)
  • bio-raffinerie
  • bio-raffinage

Spanish

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