Third generation algae biofuels in Italy by 2030: A scenario analysis using Bayesian networks

Gambelli, Danilo; Alberti, Francesca; Solfanelli, Francesco; Vairo, Daniela; Zanoli, Raffaele

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2017.01.013

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“…This group of biofuels includes, inter alia, those obtained in the algae cultivation process. Algae are characterized by a rapid growth and can be the source of several types of renewable biofuels, e.g., biodiesel, biohydrogen and biomethane [86,87].…”

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Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Threats Resulting from Low-Altitude Emissions in Rural Areas in Poland: A Review

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2019

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The process of transformation of the Polish economy, traditionally based on coal, into an economy that uses low-carbon technologies, faces a problem associated with the diversification of energy sources, especially in rural areas. The scale of the use of conventional energy carriers in households located in rural areas in Poland has a very negative impact on the natural environment. The aim of the paper is to indicate possibilities of reducing low-altitude emissions (with emitters not exceeding 40 m in height) in rural areas in Poland, through the development of renewable energy sources. This paper provides an overview of the specific character of rural areas in Poland and the development challenges faced in these areas in the investigated scope. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency, it is necessary to dynamize pro-ecological activities in agriculture and in rural areas, including the development of agricultural biogas plants, wind and photovoltaic farms. The use of renewable energy sources can be an important factor in the development and sustainable growth of rural areas in Poland.

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Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Threats Resulting from Low-Altitude Emissions in Rural Areas in Poland: A Review

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2019

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“…Although the second-generation biofuels obtained from ligno-cellulose biomass and the third-generation biofuels produced from algae-derived biomass have been paid a great attention in Europe, 5 production of the rst-generation biofuels still steadily increases with the production amount of 9.9 billion liters in Europe because their production is cheaper than those of the second and third generation biofuels. 6,7 Glycerol production is produced in quantities of more than 1 billion liters per year in Europe. Effective conversion of the oversupplied biomass glycerol to high valued chemicals has attracted great attention of researchers.…”

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Hydrothermal conversion of high-concentrated glycerol to lactic acid catalyzed by bimetallic CuAu_x (x = 0.01–0.04) nanoparticles and their reaction kinetics

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“…This phenomenon once implemented could potentially reduce the pump price of the diesel thereby growing economy of Zambia. Other countries are taking such initiatives very seriously, for example Italy is heavily conducting research on generating biofuels from algae by the year 2030 [26].…”

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Used Cooking Oils as a Source Material for Biodiesel Production: Case Study for Kitwe Town, Zambia

Wanjiya¹

2018

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The escalating prices on the world market, depreciation of fossils fuel reserves and environmental concerns has lead to the quest for the alternatives sustainable renewable energy sources. The past decades have witnessed innovations developed to produce biodiesels from various sources such as Groundnuts, Soya beans, Palm oils, Canola, Sunflower, Castor nuts and Jatropha plants and animal fats. However, most of these raw materials are competitive as food sources in human food chain. This research assesses the use of Used Cooking Oils (UCOs) from food outlets in Kitwe Town, Zambia as source for biodiesel production. Of equal importance is the assessment of environmental impact of the current waste management practices employed in disposal of UCOs. Data was obtained by administering questionnaires to various food outlets. The study revealed that approximately 8500 L/year of UCO would be generated from the sampled area. Fast food outlets accounted for 76% of the overall UCOs production in the sampled area. It was found that UCOs were mainly disposed through drainage into Municipal Sewers with the possibility of fatberg generation. Reuse of the UCO by the correspondents was a common practice and any leftover was disposed into the environment. The results of this study indicated the UCOs could be a major source material for biodiesel production.

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Third generation algae biofuels in Italy by 2030: A scenario analysis using Bayesian networks

Cited by 56 publications

References 78 publications

Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Threats Resulting from Low-Altitude Emissions in Rural Areas in Poland: A Review

Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Threats Resulting from Low-Altitude Emissions in Rural Areas in Poland: A Review

Hydrothermal conversion of high-concentrated glycerol to lactic acid catalyzed by bimetallic CuAu_x (x = 0.01–0.04) nanoparticles and their reaction kinetics

Used Cooking Oils as a Source Material for Biodiesel Production: Case Study for Kitwe Town, Zambia

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Third generation algae biofuels in Italy by 2030: A scenario analysis using Bayesian networks

Cited by 56 publications

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Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Threats Resulting from Low-Altitude Emissions in Rural Areas in Poland: A Review

Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the Context of Threats Resulting from Low-Altitude Emissions in Rural Areas in Poland: A Review

Hydrothermal conversion of high-concentrated glycerol to lactic acid catalyzed by bimetallic CuAux (x = 0.01–0.04) nanoparticles and their reaction kinetics

Used Cooking Oils as a Source Material for Biodiesel Production: Case Study for Kitwe Town, Zambia

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Hydrothermal conversion of high-concentrated glycerol to lactic acid catalyzed by bimetallic CuAu_x (x = 0.01–0.04) nanoparticles and their reaction kinetics