From: Multi-product biorefineries from lignocelluloses: a pathway to revitalisation of the sugar industry?
 | Potential application | Volume | Sales | % of total market | Reference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(1000Â t/year) | (M$/year) | ||||
Ethanol | Dominant biofuel, globally | 71,310 | 58,141 | 93 | |
n-Butanol | Replacement of petroleum-derived butanol | 590 | 1115 | 20 | [47] |
Furfural | Platform chemical, conversion to petro-chemicals | 300–700 | 300–1015 | 100 | [48] |
Lactic acid | Multiple commodity, i.e. acrylic acid, 1,2-propanediol, pyruvic acid | 472 | 684 | 100 |