Sustainability of Biorenewable Systems and Processes
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A4: Bio-Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2020) | Viewed by 18795
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Interests: industrial fermentation; industrial microbiology; biofuels; beverage alcohols; distilled spirits; beer; life cycle assessment; efficiencies; technoeconomic analysis
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, we have witnessed tremendous growth in the research, development, and commercial investment in biorenewable resources. Starch, lipids, proteins, and fibers can be utilized to produce a variety of bio-based energy, fuels, products, chemicals, and other biorenewable materials. Over the last few decades, many countries have experienced exponential growth in biofuels, such as maize and sugarcane-based ethanol, as well as soy, canola, palm, and other oilseed-based biodiesel. Biochemicals such as succinic acid, muconic acid, triacetic acid lactone, bioplastics such as polylactic acid, glycerol-based bioadhesives, and other bio-based products are either currently, or will soon be, commercialized. Although the science, engineering, and technology of conversion and utilization are progressing, there is a critical need for more detailed studies on the environmental impacts of these new products and processes. This Special Issue is particularly interested in studies which focus on environmental impact analysis, life cycle assessment, and other mechanisms of determining the environmental effects of biorenewable systems, including chemical fluxes to water, soil, and air, and emissions of greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds, and toxic compounds. A more complete understanding of environmental impacts can help guide the biorenewables industry as it moves forward to more widespread deployment and adoption.
Prof. Dr. Kurt A. Rosentrater
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental impacts
- sustainability assessments
- bioenergy
- biofuels
- bioproducts
- biochemicals
- biorenewables
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