Cradle-to-gate assessment of environmental impacts for a broad set of biomass-to-product process chains

Karka, Paraskevi; Papadokonstantakis, Stavros; Kokossis, Antonis

doi:10.1007/s11367-017-1262-6

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“…As described in Karka et al, this approach facilitates transparency of the impact assessment of bio-based products. 45 Furthermore, it enhances the ability to assess complex biorefinery systems and identifies critical parameters for each production stage, providing useful information to technology developers at an early stage of the design process. 45 For the background processes, data sources include EcoInvent 3.1, 46 the GREET database, 47 the USLCI database, 48 and literature parameters where listed, which are adapted to the case studied.…”

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Life cycle assessment of adipic acid production from lignin

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Life cycle assessment of adipic acid production from lignin

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“…Even today, the primary source of energy are fossil fuels, responsible for the production of some pollutants notably particulate matter (PM) (Salehi et al 2015), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), and sulfur oxides (SO x ) (Chao 2008). The reduction of power generation from fossil fuel sources (coal, oil, gas) imply health benefits by reducing local air pollutants, especially micronic and submicronic particles (Karka et al 2017). Recently, several initiatives to replace fossil fuels with alternative renewable fuels have been taken into consideration (Ribeiro et al 2015).…”

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Mitigation strategies for reducing air pollution

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Today, it is increasingly recognized that air pollution hurts human health. Consequently, efficient mitigation strategies need to be implemented for substantial environmental and health co-benefits. A valid approach to reducing the air pollution effects on the environment and human health is proposed. Specific guidelines have been elucidated by differentiating them on the base of the final stakeholders (citizens, enterprises, and public authorities), of the emission sources (transport, household energy, industry, and energy generation sector, agriculture, and shipping area), and of the field of implementation (urban and extra-urban context). This paper can provide useful information for governments for the implementation of a strategic plan focused on emphasizing multi-pollutant emission reductions and overall air pollution-related risk.

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“…Thus, the identification of synergies between the existing fossil infrastructure and liquid biofuel production can play a significant role toward a realistic gradual phase-out of fossil fuel production. However, on the technology level, most publications about liquid fuels production have focused either on facilities that can operate in isolation (Phillips et al, 2007;Hu and Lu, 2012;Dimitriou et al, 2018) or as parts of value chains for diverse biorefinery configurations (Parker et al, 2010;Sadhukhan et al, 2014;Karka et al, 2017;Doliente and Samsatli, 2020). This study, instead, focuses specifically on technological opportunities for "greening" conventional infrastructures with advanced biofuels processes based on lignocellulosic feedstock which are at a relatively high technology readiness level (TRL>6).…”

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Perspectives for Greening European Fossil-Fuel Infrastructures Through Use of Biomass: The Case of Liquid Biofuels Based on Lignocellulosic Resources

2021

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Given the importance of climate change it is vital to find a transition away from fossil fuels. The transition will include electrification of several sectors, for example road transport, but considering the strong dependency on carbon-based fuels and associated infrastructures, it is reasonable to assume that biomass-based hydrocarbon will play a key role to smoothen the transition away from fossil fuels. This study provides an analysis of direct and indirect technological options for liquid biofuels based on lignocellulosic resources in the context of greening European fossil-fuel infrastructures. Direct options are those which result in integration of biogenic feedstock in a fossil-based process and then co-processing in a downstream conventional unit or substituting a conventional part of the production chain of a liquid fuel by a bio-based one. Indirect options are those which pave the way for ramping-up biomass supply chain in the form of infrastructure and market. Examples of direct options in the focus of this study are biomass gasification for production of intermediates and biomass pyrolysis substituting fossil feedstock. Examples of indirect options are co-firing biomass in coal-fired power plants and integrating biomass gasification plants with district heating (DH) networks. Such options are important for establishing biomass supply chains and markets. This study also assesses the potential of biomass use in other industrial sectors not directly related with fossil-based fuel or energy production, such as the pulp and paper industry and the iron and steel industry. In this context, opportunities and barriers for both direct and indirect greening options are discussed, focusing mainly on technological and logistic aspects. It is highlighted that fossil-fuel infrastructures can act as drivers for the development of advanced biofuels production as they can reduce the initial risks, in terms of cost and technological maturity, offering the opportunity to increase gradually the demand for biomass, and develop the logistic infrastructure. It is, however, important to make sure that such biofuel production processes are part of a long-term strategy, which needs incentives to overcome current barriers and eventually phase out fossil infrastructures.

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Cradle-to-gate assessment of environmental impacts for a broad set of biomass-to-product process chains

Cited by 23 publications

References 43 publications

Life cycle assessment of adipic acid production from lignin

Life cycle assessment of adipic acid production from lignin

Mitigation strategies for reducing air pollution

Perspectives for Greening European Fossil-Fuel Infrastructures Through Use of Biomass: The Case of Liquid Biofuels Based on Lignocellulosic Resources

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