Life cycle assessment with the transition from lignocellulose- to microalgae-based biofuels: A review

Jamil, Farrukh; Hussain Muhammad, Mehwish; Hussain, Murid; Akhter, Parveen; Sarwer, Ahmad; Inayat, Abrar; Johari, Khairirihanna; Shezad, Nasir; Hoon Lee, See; Park, Young-Kwon

doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2023.12.011

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“…As a holistic technique, LCA provides insights into environmental, social factors, and economic aspects, allowing decision-makers to make more sustainable choices (Peña et al, 2021). Following the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, LCA methodology comprises four key stages (Liu et al, 2023): (1) defining goals and scope, (2) life cycle inventory analysis, (3) impact evaluation, and (4) clarification (Jamil et al, 2023).…”

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“…The system boundary indicates certain processes that can be retained or eliminated after the procedure and typically can be illustrated using flow diagrams of inputs and outputs. A quantitative assessment of the work involved in the method can be made through the operational division (Jamil et al, 2023). The functional unit serves as a reference unit to provide normalizable inventory data.…”

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Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization toward sustainability

Osman,

Nasr,

Mohamed

et al. 2024

WIREs Energy & Environment

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In the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen emerges as a promising candidate for decarbonization. The United States has the potential to sell wind energy at a record‐low price of 2.5 cents/kWh, making hydrogen production electricity up to four times cheaper than natural gas. Hydrogen's appeal stems from its highly exothermic reaction with oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct. With an energy content equivalent to 2.4 kg of methane or 2.8 kg of gasoline per kilogram, hydrogen boasts a superior energy‐to‐weight ratio compared to fossil fuels. However, its energy‐to‐volume ratio, exemplified by liquid hydrogen's 8.5 MJ.L−1 versus gasoline's 32.6 MJ.L−1, presents a challenge, requiring a larger volume for equivalent energy. In addition, this review employs life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate hydrogen's full life cycle, including production, storage, and utilization. Through an examination of LCA methodologies and principles, the review underscores its importance in measuring hydrogen's environmental sustainability and energy consumption. Key findings reveal diverse hydrogen production pathways, such as blue, green, and purple hydrogen, offering a nuanced understanding of their life cycle inventories. The impact assessment of hydrogen production is explored, supported by case studies illustrating environmental implications. Comparative LCA analysis across different pathways provides crucial insights for decision‐making, shaping environmental and sustainability considerations. Ultimately, the review emphasizes LCA's pivotal role in guiding the hydrogen economy toward a low‐carbon future, positioning hydrogen as a versatile energy carrier with significant potential.This article is categorized under: Emerging Technologies > Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

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Section: Explanation Of Life Cycle Assessment and Its Key Principlesmentioning

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Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization toward sustainability

Osman,

Nasr,

Mohamed

et al. 2024

WIREs Energy & Environment

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Faidherbia Albida Role in Green Catalysis for Sustainable Energy

Alwahibi,

Elshikh,

Makhkamov

et al. 2024

Catal Lett

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Life Cycle Assessment as a Key Decision Tool for Emerging Pretreatment Technologies of Biomass-to-Biofuel: Unveiling Challenges, Advances, and Future Potential

Chopra,

Rangarajan,

Rathnasamy

et al. 2024

Bioenerg. Res.

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Life cycle assessment with the transition from lignocellulose- to microalgae-based biofuels: A review

Cited by 8 publications

References 146 publications

Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization toward sustainability

Life cycle assessment of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization toward sustainability

Faidherbia Albida Role in Green Catalysis for Sustainable Energy

Life Cycle Assessment as a Key Decision Tool for Emerging Pretreatment Technologies of Biomass-to-Biofuel: Unveiling Challenges, Advances, and Future Potential

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