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An Integrated Biomass Production and Conversion Process for Sustainable Bioenergy

Huang, Weidong - In: Sustainability 7 (2015) 1, pp. 522-536

the present paper, an integrated biomass production and conversion process for sustainable bioenergy is proposed and … analyzed. The wastes from the biomass conversion process, including waste water, gas and solid are treated or utilized by the … biomass production process in the integrated process. Analysis of the integrated process including the production of water …

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Economic and Social Sustainability Performance of Jatropha Projects: Results from Field Surveys in Mozambique, Tanzania and Mali

Romijn, Henny; Heijnen, Sanne; Colthoff, Jouke Rom; … - In: Sustainability 6 (2014) 9, pp. 6203-6235

This paper presents results from comprehensive field surveys of jatropha projects in Mozambique, Tanzania and Mali in 2012. The article singles out the salient economic and social impact results and derives lessons. The results clearly demonstrate the weak business case for jatropha biofuel...

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Jatropha Developments in Mozambique: Analysis of Structural Conditions Influencing Niche-Regime Interactions

Slingerland, Maja; Schut, Marc - In: Sustainability 6 (2014) 11, pp. 7541-7563

This article investigates the transition dynamics related to Jatropha developments in Mozambique. The analysis focuses on how structural conditions (infrastructure, institutions, interaction and collaboration and capabilities and resources) enable or constrain interactions between niche-level...

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Food Waste Auditing at Three Florida Schools

Wilkie, Ann C.; Graunke, Ryan E.; Cornejo, Camilo - In: Sustainability 7 (2015) 2, pp. 1370-1387

School cafeterias are a significant source of food waste and represent an ideal opportunity for diverting food waste from landfills. In this study, cafeteria waste audits were conducted at three Florida schools. Food waste comprised the largest fraction of school cafeteria waste streams, ranging...

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A Life-Cycle Approach to Characterising Environmental and Economic Impacts of Multifunctional Land-Use Systems: An Integrated Assessment in the UK

Brandão, Miguel; Clift, Roland; Canals, Llorenç Milà i; … - In: Sustainability 2 (2010) 12, pp. 3747-3776

situation applies to impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity, with carbon storage in biomass playing a larger role than carbon in …

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The Impact of Field Size on the Environment and Energy Crop Production Efficiency for a Sustainable Indigenous Bioenergy Supply Chain in the Republic of Ireland

Deverell, Rory; McDonnell, Kevin; Devlin, Ger - In: Sustainability 1 (2009) 4, pp. 994-1011

This paper investigates, using the GIS platform, the potential impacts of meeting national bioenergy targets using only indigenous sources of feedstock on the habitats and carbon stores that exist within Ireland’s field boundaries. A survey of the Republic of Irelands field was conducted in...

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The Bioeconomy in Europe: An Overview

McCormick, Kes; Kautto, Niina - In: Sustainability 5 (2013) 6, pp. 2589-2608

A bioeconomy can be defined as an economy where the basic building blocks for materials, chemicals and energy are derived from renewable biological resources. This paper provides an overview of the bioeconomy in Europe, examining it from a policy framework and concept perspective. The role of...

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Challenges in Bioenergy Production from Sugarcane Mills in Developing Countries: A Case Study

Colombo, Guido; Ocampo-Duque, William; Rinaldi, Fabio - In: Energies 7 (2014) 9, pp. 5874-5898

renewable and green energy sources. Biomass is one of these, and it represents, in the form of sugarcane, a strategic source in …

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Sustainability Criteria and Indicators for the Bio-Based Economy in Europe: State of Discussion and Way Forward

Fritsche, Uwe R.; Iriarte, Leire - In: Energies 7 (2014) 11, pp. 6825-6836

mainly for biomass for bioenergy. The basic and advanced sustainability indicators are identified and described with …

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Social Science Insights for the BioCCS Industry

Dowd, Anne-Maree; Rodriguez, Michelle; Jeanneret, Talia - In: Energies 8 (2015) 5, pp. 4024-4042

process entails the capture, transport and storage of carbon dioxide produced during energy production from biomass. Globally …, including no guarantee biomass will always be from sustainable sources or potentially result in carbon stock losses. The …

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