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Herein, we report about existing and novel dissolving pulp processes providing the basis for an advanced biorefinery. The SO2–ethanol–water (SEW) process has the potential to replace the acid sulphite process for the production of rayon-grade pulps owing to a higher flexibility in the selection of the raw material source, substantially lower cooking times, and the near absence of sugar degradation...