An evaluation of different climate matrices used in biomass energy research

Abstract

Renewable energy production from biomass sources and related bio-based economy is gaining more and more attention nowadays. Research related to biomass and bio-based fuels is an important part of the strategic agenda of many countries in Europe and Asia. Furthermore, upscaling investigation in the area is undergoing in many other countries around the globe like United States, China, and India. The expansion of the biofuels usage raises concerns related to their production sustainability, including several environmental, economic, and social aspects. The aim of this chapter is to present in detail the evaluation of different climate matrices used in global biomass energy research. A strategic framework for production of biofuels and their utilization is also presented. This strategic framework merges the different environmental indicators and conversion technologies in order to achieve a sustainable circular bio-based economy.

Keywords

Biobased economy; Biofuels; Biomass feedstock indicators; Environmental metrics; Key performance indicators; Life-cycle assessment

Published in

Title: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering : Sustainable Bioresources for the Emerging Bioeconomy
Publisher: Elsevier

SLU Authors

• Yadav, Pooja

  • Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Athanassiadis, Dimitris

  • Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Renewable Bioenergy Research

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-64309-4.00008-8
• ISBN: 9780444643094

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