Mapping of research lines on circular economy practices in agriculture: From waste to energy

Barros, Murillo Vetroni; Salvador, Rodrigo; Francisco, Antônio Carlos de; Piekarski, Cassiano Moro

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2020.109958

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“…Over the last decade, economic and environmental concerns have spurred increased interest in the use of crop residues as a renewable source of energy (Barros et al., 2020; Sharma et al., 2020). Although many crops are good candidates for biofuels (Battaglia, Fike, et al., 2019; Kumar, Lai, Battaglia, et al., 2019; Kumar, Lai, Kumar, et al., 2019; Von Cossel et al., 2019), residues from corn and wheat have received the greatest attention because of low cost and high availability (Battaglia et al., 2017; Battaglia, Groo, et al., 2018; U.S. Department of Energy, 2011).…”

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The broad impacts of corn stover and wheat straw removal for biofuel production on crop productivity, soil health and greenhouse gas emissions: A review

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Biofuel production from crop residues is widely recognized as an essential component of developing a bioeconomy, but the removal of crop residues still raises many questions about the sustainability of the cropping system. Therefore, this study reviews the sustainability effects of crop residues removal for biofuel production in terms of crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas emissions. Most studies found little evidence that residue management had long-term impacts on grain yield unless the available water is limited. In years when water was not limiting, corn and wheat removal rates ≥90% produced similar or greater grain yield than no removal in most studies. Conversely, when water was limiting, corn grain yield decreased up to 21% with stover removal ≥90% in some studies. Changes in soil organic fractions and nutrients depended largely on the amount of residue returned, soil depth and texture, slope and tillage. Reductions in organic fractions occurred primarily with complete stover removal, in the top 15-30 cm in fine-textured soils. Soil erosion, water runoff and leaching of nutrients such as total nitrogen (N) and extractable soil potassium decreased when no more than 30% of crop residues were removed. Stover management effects on soil bulk density varied considerably depending on soil layer, and residue and tillage management, with removal rates of less than 50% helping to maintain the soil aggregate stability. Reductions in CO 2 and N 2 O fluxes typically occurred following complete residue removal. The use of wheat straw typically increased CH 4 emissions, and above or equal to 8 Mg/ha wheat straw led to the largest CO 2 and N 2 O emissions, regardless of N rates. Before using crop residues for biofuel production, it should therefore always be checked whether neutral to positive sustainability effects can be maintained under the site-specific conditions.

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“…This is related to the style of waste management. The concept reported above is internationally recognized as a circular approach for the recovery of matter, energy and economic value from waste [2][3][4][5][6]. Based on key literature studies, the Circular Economy can be defined as: a regenerative system in which resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimised by slowing, closing, and narrowing material and energy loops.…”

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Thermal Activation of Digested Sewage Sludges for Carbon Dioxide Removal from Biogas

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Anaerobically digested sewage sludges were used as feedstock in the production of activated carbons through physical activation. These char samples were experimentally tested as adsorbents for the removal of CO2 from a simulated biogas mixture. The CO2 concentration level allowed in biomethane was fixed from the European Standards EN 16723-1 and EN 16723-2. The char yield and the subsequent adsorption capacity values were studied, considering the operating parameters of the process. A physical activation process was considered with the following parameters: the temperature, the dwell time, the activating agent, the heating rate, the flow rate, and the method. Among the adsorption tests, the activating temperature and the agent employed affected the CO2 removal. The maximum adsorption capacity was achieved with nitrogen as an activating agent at 600 °C, with 2 h of dwell time (102.5 mg/g).

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“…In the environment, the circular economy directly influences the exploitation and deterioration of the ecosystem, reducing little by little to a null point, the excessive consumption of synthetic materials, such as fertilizers, pesticides, fuel, and non-renewable electricity that generate significant damage by polluting the air, soil, and water [ 29 ]. Likewise, circular economy generates a reduction of residues in the food chain by improving productivity and technology applied in the transformation and regeneration processes of natural materials, making responsible use of soil, aquatic resources, and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions [ 30 ].…”

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The Potential of Selected Agri-Food Loss and Waste to Contribute to a Circular Economy: Applications in the Food, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries

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The food sector includes several large industries such as canned food, pasta, flour, frozen products, and beverages. Those industries transform agricultural raw materials into added-value products. The fruit and vegetable industry is the largest and fastest-growing segment of the world agricultural production market, which commercialize various products such as juices, jams, and dehydrated products, followed by the cereal industry products such as chocolate, beer, and vegetable oils are produced. Similarly, the root and tuber industry produces flours and starches essential for the daily diet due to their high carbohydrate content. However, the processing of these foods generates a large amount of waste several times improperly disposed of in landfills. Due to the increase in the world’s population, the indiscriminate use of natural resources generates waste and food supply limitations due to the scarcity of resources, increasing hunger worldwide. The circular economy offers various tools for raising awareness for the recovery of waste, one of the best alternatives to mitigate the excessive consumption of raw materials and reduce waste. The loss and waste of food as a raw material offers bioactive compounds, enzymes, and nutrients that add value to the food cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. This paper systematically reviewed literature with different food loss and waste by-products as animal feed, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products that strongly contribute to the paradigm shift to a circular economy. Additionally, this review compiles studies related to the integral recovery of by-products from the processing of fruits, vegetables, tubers, cereals, and legumes from the food industry, with the potential in SARS-CoV-2 disease and bacterial diseases treatment.

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Mapping of research lines on circular economy practices in agriculture: From waste to energy

Cited by 212 publications

References 109 publications

The broad impacts of corn stover and wheat straw removal for biofuel production on crop productivity, soil health and greenhouse gas emissions: A review

The broad impacts of corn stover and wheat straw removal for biofuel production on crop productivity, soil health and greenhouse gas emissions: A review

Thermal Activation of Digested Sewage Sludges for Carbon Dioxide Removal from Biogas

The Potential of Selected Agri-Food Loss and Waste to Contribute to a Circular Economy: Applications in the Food, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries

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