Evaluating biomass sustainability: Why below-ground carbon sequestration matters

Forfora, Naycari; Azuaje, Ivana; Vivas, Keren A.; Vera, Ramon E.; Brito, Amelys; Venditti, Richard; Kelley, Stephen; Tu, Qingshi; Woodley, Alex; Gonzalez, Ronalds

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140677

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“…As a renewable feedstock for the production of SA, the potential that biomass shows for carbon sequestration is also often discussed ( Forfora et al, 2024 ). When compared to fossil-fuel-based chemicals, bio-based chemicals produced by biomass are predicted to reduce CO 2 emissions ( Hepburn et al, 2019 ).…”

Section: Production Of Sa From Waste Biomassmentioning

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Advances in succinic acid production: the enhancement of CO2 fixation for the carbon sequestration benefits

Lin,

Li,

Wang

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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Succinic acid (SA), one of the 12 top platform chemicals produced from biomass, is a precursor of various high value-added derivatives. Specially, 1 mol CO2 is assimilated in 1 mol SA biosynthetic route under anaerobic conditions, which helps to achieve carbon reduction goals. In this review, methods for enhanced CO2 fixation in SA production and utilization of waste biomass for SA production are reviewed. Bioelectrochemical and bioreactor coupling systems constructed with off-gas reutilization to capture CO2 more efficiently were highlighted. In addition, the techno-economic analysis and carbon sequestration benefits for the synthesis of bio-based SA from CO2 and waste biomass are analyzed. Finally, a droplet microfluidics-based high-throughput screening technique applied to the future bioproduction of SA is proposed as a promising approach.

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Section: Production Of Sa From Waste Biomassmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in succinic acid production: the enhancement of CO2 fixation for the carbon sequestration benefits

Lin,

Li,

Wang

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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“…[25,26,108]. However, a completed environmental impact assessment regarding switching from woody to non-woody feedstocks is still under evaluation [25,82,109]. Between 2019-2022, the Tissue Pack Innovation Lab found that the offering of products made from alternative fibers in the U.S. market increased by one-fold for both bath tissue and kitchen towels, respectively [102].…”

Section: Alternative Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Alternative fibers such as bamboo, wheat straw, miscanthus, reeds, sugarcane bagasse, and flax are perceived as more sustainable than wood from trees due to their availability, rapid growth-rates, lack of deforestation risk, etc., [25,26,108]. However, a completed environmental impact assessment regarding switching from woody to non-woody feedstocks is still under evaluation [25,82,109]. Between 2019-2022, the Tissue Pack Innovation Lab found that the offering of products made from alternative fibers in the U.S. market increased by one-fold for both bath tissue and kitchen towels, respectively [102].…”

Section: Alternative Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Multi-Criteria Approach for Quantifying the Impact of Global Megatrends on the Pulp and Paper Industry: Insights into Digitalization, Social Behavior Change, and Sustainability

Vivas,

Vera,

Dasmohapatra

et al. 2024

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Background: The pulp and paper industry (P&PI) is undergoing significant disruption driven by global megatrends that necessitate advanced tools for predicting future behavior and adapting strategies accordingly. Methods: This work utilizes a multi-criteria framework to quantify the effects of digitalization, changes in social behavior, and sustainability as three major megatrends transforming the P&PI industry, with a specific focus on hygiene tissue products. Thus, the research combines a comprehensive literature review, insights from a Delphi study, and topic modeling to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the present and future impacts of these global megatrends. Results: The findings suggest an urgent need to identify alternative raw materials to prevent potential supply chain disruptions. Moreover, due to shifts in social behavior, it becomes critical for businesses to substantiate their sustainability claims with hard data to avoid the risk of a “greenwashing” perception among consumers. Conclusions: This study provides decision support for strategic planning by highlighting actionable insights, quantitative predictions, and trend analysis, alongside the examination of consumer and market trends. It aims to incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives and criteria into decision-making processes, thereby enriching the strategic planning and sustainability efforts within the P&PI industry.

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An economic analysis of bamboo plantations and feedstock delivered cost in the Southern US for the manufacturing of fiber‐based bioproducts

Vivas,

Vera,

Phillips

et al. 2024

Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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Bamboo, recognized for its rapid growth, high yield, and fiber performance is prominent in the fiber‐based bioproduct industry. However, the absence of US industrial bamboo plantations for fiber production necessitates reliance on imports or locally manufactured products using imported bamboo fibers, predominantly from China. This study evaluates the economic viability of cultivating bamboo in the Southern US for fiber production, with a case study on hygiene tissue products. The supply‐chain analysis was assessed to calculate bamboo chips' minimum selling price (MSP) at the farm gate for an 8% internal rate of return (IRR). The MSP, influenced primarily by land rental costs, ranges from USD 48 to 55 per bone‐dry metric ton (BDt). Despite an initial establishment cost of ~USD 2 000 ha−1 and profitability by year 5, bamboo is a viable, long‐term fiber alternative. Successful bamboo cultivation in the US could lead to a more sustainable implementation of alternative non‐wood fibers for hygiene tissue applications.

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Evaluating biomass sustainability: Why below-ground carbon sequestration matters

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Advances in succinic acid production: the enhancement of CO2 fixation for the carbon sequestration benefits

Advances in succinic acid production: the enhancement of CO2 fixation for the carbon sequestration benefits

A Multi-Criteria Approach for Quantifying the Impact of Global Megatrends on the Pulp and Paper Industry: Insights into Digitalization, Social Behavior Change, and Sustainability

An economic analysis of bamboo plantations and feedstock delivered cost in the Southern US for the manufacturing of fiber‐based bioproducts

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