Measuring the contributions of the bioeconomy depends on the concept and method used. The concept of bioeconomy linked to biomass is widely used, and estimating the bio-based share in sectors, activities, or products is a limitation and a challenge. Therefore, the present study aims to propose a...

Existing literature confirms both the role of agricultural technology in elevating agricultural productivity and the positive effects of green energy on environmental sustainability; nevertheless, less attention has been paid to agrotechnology's energy sources and their adaptability to...

The report provides a detailed examination of the bioenergy sector within the European Union (EU), highlighting its significance in the global context and its role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. The report is an update of the CETO 2023 report. The report offers insights into the...

The report summarizes the current knowledge on the state of methane emissions from biogas plants. It delves into modern methods to detect and quantify biomethane emissions as well as best practices to mitigate them. Based on recent initiatives and good examples, the report defines a methodology...

The aim of this toolkit is to provide an overview of useful tools and aspects as well as challenges when considering investments in biomass and bioenergy opportunities in former coal+ regions. The toolkit focuses on the opportunities for planting biomass and using it as bioenergy for coal+...

The aim of this toolkit is to provide an overview of useful tools and aspects as well as challenges when considering investments in biomass and bioenergy opportunities in former coal+ regions. The toolkit focuses on the opportunities for planting biomass and using it as bioenergy for coal+...

Background: This study explores the use of Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) models to optimize the collection and transportation of vineyard pruning biomass, a crucial resource for sustainable energy and material production. Efficient biomass logistics play a key role in supporting...

Background: In the pursuit of sustainable energy sources, residual biomass has emerged as a promising renewable resource. However, efficiently managing residual biomass poses significant challenges, particularly in optimizing supply chain operations. Advanced modeling approaches are necessary to...

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide advice and support for EU Member States, their regions or cities in the development of measures to mitigate the potential adverse impacts of bioenergy on air quality. Bioenergy use accounts for around 50% of the emissions of fine particulate matter...

The Governance Regulation sets out the legal requirements and specific content for Member States (MSs) to report to the EC on the five dimensions of the Energy Union, including when to report and templates for the reports, which are further detailed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)...

Hydrogen production from agricultural waste is a potentially established industry in Indonesia, and the government aims to introduce innovative technologies to produce hydrogen. This study aimed to explore the feasibility of hydrogen production from agricultural waste using three different...

This paper examines the viability of green ammonia (NH3) as a marine fuel in the transition to decarbonized shipping. While there is no singular solution for achieving decarbonization, there is increasing recognition on the pivotal role of green ammonia in decarbonizing the shipping sector. The...

With months of drought, hot summers and flooding, global warming has also become increasingly apparent in Germany over recent years. The Climate Protection Act, which was amended in 2021, therefore aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045. At the same time, a favourable conservation status for...

The aim of this paper is to analyze the regional determinants of biogas production units' creation in French metropolitan NUTS-3 regions from 2012 to 2020. The theoretical framework combines two approaches stemming from evolutionary economic geography and social/local governance literature,...

With global trade development, emerging economies can absorb biomass energy production techniques and technologies from developed countries. However, several constraints still need to be improved in producing biomass energy in emerging economies. Therefore, this research aims to understand the...

With the development of agricultural production, the demand for electricity correspondingly increases. To sustainably meet this demand, renewable energy sources (RESs) can be utilized. This paper explores the application of RES alternatives in agriculture to provide guidelines for enhancing...

Finding fuel sources to replace coal in power plants is crucial in the march toward decarbonization. Biomass and ammonia are two options offering significant potential. Both can be used with coal or alone in newly constructed facilities or in modified power plants. Relatively new power plants...

Improved and environmentally friendly agricultural waste management technology is needed to improve the environment and avoid some health issues as a result of poor waste management. Yet, its adoption is low and there is little documented work on the subject matter, especially in Nigeria....

Ensuring reliable and sustainable energy access in sub-Saharan Africa requires exploring alternatives to traditional biomass and fossil fuels, crucial for overcoming challenges related to limited electricity and clean cooking energy access. Within this background and to assess the factors...

The Bio-FlexGen project is driving a transformative approach in the renewable energy sector, deploying an advanced Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology powered by digital tools to convert biomass residues (waste) into multiple energy outputs. This systemic solution is being developed and...

BECCS (Bioenergie mit CO 2-Abscheidung und -Speicherung) kombiniert die CO 2- Abscheidung und -Speicherung mit der Nutzung von Bioenergie. Wichtig ist, dass die CO 2-Speicherung dauerhaft ist, was BECCS von anderen Ansätzen wie BECCU (Nutzung von CO 2) unterscheidet. In Deutschland trägt das...

Researchers are still in conflict on how biomass energy usage affects the environment, the economy, and human development. Moreover, since its inception, climate change has become one of humanity's greatest challenges, inspiring massive efforts to lessen its effects and concentrate on...

Recently, the concerns about climate change have heightened the need for effective methods for estimating and mapping Biomass and Carbon stock at local, national, continental, and global scales. Reliable Biomass and Carbon stock quantification and spatialization is a challenge, especially in...

Purpose This research assesses the economic impact of biomass plant installations on Brazilian municipalities, focusing on (1) labor income, (2) sectoral labor income and (3) income inequality. Design/methodology/approach Municipal data from the Annual Social Information Report, the National...

This study describes the relationship between GHG emissions and a set of economics and environmental variables in the energy sector of the 27 Brazilian states, during the period 2010 to 2020. The system Generalized Moments Method (system GMM) was used to verify the influence, in particular, of...

The use of renewable energies is a global strategy to mitigate the acceleration of global warming generated by industrial processes as well as a sustainable way to diversify the energy mix. The objective of this work was to identify municipalities in Colombia where residual biomass from...

This paper aims to highlight the uncertainty, risk, and resilience, which are significant factors of biomass supply chain network design (BSCND), with a comprehensive literature review. An innovative classification scheme is developed to combine these factors with an operations research...

The pyrolysis and in-line reforming of different types of representative agroforestry biomass wastes (pine wood, citrus wastes and rice husk) was performed in a two-reactor system made up of a conical spouted bed and a fluidized bed. The pyrolysis step was carried out at 500 ºC, and the steam...

The addition of zero-valent iron and magnetite to increase ethanol and lactic acid fermentation yields from food waste is a promising approach. This study compared the effects of 50-nm and 500-nm particle sizes of zero-valent iron and magnetite on ethanol and lactic acid fermentation and...