Figure 3.

Schematic depiction of an integrated process converting lignocellulose into ethanol, biogas (methane), carbon dioxide, compost, energy (heat and power) and ash. The energy can be used for the process or delivered to the grid. The 'clean' water can be recycled into several steps of the process.

Maas et al. Biotechnology for Biofuels 2008 1:14   doi:10.1186/1754-6834-1-14
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