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The impact of biofuels on transport and the environment, and their connection with agricultural development in Europe
Luisa Marelli,Monica Padella,R Edwards,Alberto Moro,Marina Kousoulidou,Jacopo Giuntoli,David Baxter,Vorkapic,Adrian O’Connell,Laura Lonza,L. Garcia-Lledo,Alessandro Agostini +11 more
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In this article, a detailed overview of bio-fuel production and consumption and related policies worldwide is provided, as well as a discussion of key aspects affecting the overall sustainability of biofuels.Abstract:
The use of biofuels in transport is being promoted as a means of tackling climate change, diversifying energy sources and securing energy supply. Biofuels production also provides new options for using agricultural crops. However, it also gives rise to environmental, social and economic concerns which are the subject of intense debate worldwide. This study provides a detailed overview of biofuels production and consumption and of related policies worldwide. It also contains comprehensive analysis and discussion of key aspects affecting the overall sustainability of biofuels. These include, in particular, their impact on agricultural markets, emissions from indirect land-use change, and greenhouse gas emissionsread more
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What is still Limiting the Deployment of Cellulosic Ethanol? Analysis of the Current Status of the Sector
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive overview of the status of cellulosic ethanol production in EU and outside EU, reviewing available literature and highlighting technical and non-technical barriers that still limit its production at commercial scale.
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Oleaginous yeasts for sustainable lipid production—from biodiesel to surf boards, a wide range of “green” applications
TL;DR: To render economically feasible the production of oils using oleaginous yeasts, a reduction in production costs must occur in all stages, lipid yields and productivities must be improved, and production must be targeted to high-value product applications.
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Climate change impacts of power generation from residual biomass
Jacopo Giuntoli,Alessandro Agostini,Stefano Caserini,Emanuele Lugato,David Baxter,Luisa Marelli +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assess the climate change mitigation potential of three bioenergy power plants fuelled by residual biomass compared to a fossil system based on the European power generation mix using the Attributional Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA).
Biomass production, supply, uses and flows in the European Union - First results from an integrated assessment
Camia Andrea,Robert Nicolas,Jonsson Klas,Pilli Roberto,Garcia Condado Sara,Lopez Lozano Raul,Van Der Velde Marijn,Ronzon Tevecia,Gurria Albusac Patricia,M'barek Robert,Tamosiunas Saulius,Fiore Gianluca,Dos Santos Fernandes De Araujo Rita,Hoepffner Nicolas,Marelli Luisa,Giuntoli Jacopo +15 more
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Algal Biomass from Wastewater and Flue Gases as a Source of Bioenergy
TL;DR: In this review, special focus is given to the algal capacity to remove contaminants from wastewater and flue gases, and the consequences when converting this biomass into different types of biofuels.
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Biofuels (alcohols and biodiesel) applications as fuels for internal combustion engines
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the production, characterization and current statuses of vegetable oil and biodiesel as well as the experimental research work carried out in various countries is presented.
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Second generation biofuels: high-efficiency microalgae for biodiesel production
Peer M. Schenk,Skye R. Thomas-Hall,Evan Stephens,Ute C. Marx,Jan H. Mussgnug,Clemens Posten,Olaf Kruse,Ben Hankamer +7 more
TL;DR: A review of second generation biodiesel production systems using microalgae can be found in this paper, where the main advantages of second-generation microalgal systems are that they: (1) have a higher photon conversion efficiency (as evidenced by increased biomass yields per hectare): (2) can be harvested batch-wise nearly all-year-round, providing a reliable and continuous supply of oil: (3) can utilize salt and waste water streams, thereby greatly reducing freshwater use: (4) can couple CO2-neutral fuel production with CO2 sequestration: (
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Combustion of fat and vegetable oil derived fuels in diesel engines
TL;DR: In this paper, the status of fat and oil derived diesel fuels with respect to fuel properties, engine performance, and emissions is reviewed, and it is concluded that the price of the feedstock fat or oil is the major factor determining biodiesel price.
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Carbon-Negative Biofuels from Low-Input High-Diversity Grassland Biomass
TL;DR: Low-input high-diversity mixtures of native grassland perennials can provide more usable energy, greater greenhouse gas reductions, and less agrichemical pollution per hectare than can corn grain ethanol or soybean biodiesel.