The main co-product of lignocellulose conversion to ethanol is energy. The effluentfrom the distillation column that contains most of the lignin and other nonfermentableproducts is sent to a combined heat and power (CHP) plant to produce processsteam and electricity required by the ethanol plant. Depending on the proportion oflignin in the feedstock, excess electricity may be available for export sale.
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