Green chemistry: the use of renewable resources in chemical processes (design approach)

Abstract

One of the green chemistry directions - the use of renewable plant-based resources - is considered with processing of flax fibres as an example. The prospects of flax cellulose as an alternative to cotton are analyzed. A brief feasibility study of the project "Flax cellulose" aimed at improving industrial technology of flax cellulose and related products of integrated feedstock processing is presented. The compliance of the technology suggested for simulation and commercialization with the basic principles of green chemistry is analyzed. Implementation of the proposed project with the participation of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University of Fine Chemical Technologies is regarded as a long-term objective of environmental-economic aspect.

Keywords

• cotton
• linen short low-quality fibers (also called "the deuce")
• linen
• flax
• flax pulp
• medical cotton wool
• carboxymethylcellulose (cmc)
• protein-carbohydrate animal feed
• innovation firm
• feasibility study for the innovation project
• pilot production