Wild and cultivated biomass supply chain for biofuel production. A comparative study in West Africa

Bambara, Linda D. F.; Sawadogo, Marie; Roy, Daniel; Blin, Joël; Anciaux, Didier; Ouiminga, Salifou K.

doi:10.1016/j.esd.2019.08.004

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“…An et al [20] provided a multi-period deterministic lignocellulosic-based supply chain (SC) model for biofuel production by taking into account strategic and tactical decisions. Bambara et al [21] compared the supply cost and network configuration of farmed and wild energy crops in this area. The optimum results were identified using a deterministic mixed-integer linear programming model to aid decision-making about biomass supply chains for biofuel production.…”

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A Grey-Fuzzy Programming Approach towards Socio-Economic Optimization of Second-Generation Biodiesel Supply Chains

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This study aims to develop a multi-objective second-generation-based socially responsible supply chain (SGB-SRSC) network design model that considers all dimensions of sustainability: economy, environment, and social. The dynamic nature of the biodiesel supply chain (SC) impairs the SGB-SRSC model decisions; thus, a grey-fuzzy solution approach is developed. Biodiesel is a promising renewable energy resource produced from a variety of easily accessible domestic wastes. For a swift transition towards commercially feasible biodiesel production, integrated optimization of the biodiesel SC system is critical. Using the latest social impact assessment tools, this study provides a decision-support system for developing a biodiesel SC network. A comprehensive computational analysis is performed on a case study to validate the proposed model. The results show that significant investment is required to achieve social well-being goals and secure decisions against uncertainty associated with SGB-SRSC model parameters. Further, it is observed that the expenses of biodiesel production and biodiesel plant installation accounted for a large portion of the overall SC cost. As a result, finding more cost-effective biodiesel production methods is critical to the industry’s economic viability. Regulators and policymakers involved in biodiesel production projects may find the framework useful in obtaining a compromise solution for socio-economic goals based on their preferences.

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A Grey-Fuzzy Programming Approach towards Socio-Economic Optimization of Second-Generation Biodiesel Supply Chains

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“…In this context, several studies have been carried out on biomass‐bioenergy systems in recent years by using the geographic information system (GIS) tool, which makes it possible to both manage and analyze different types of georeferenced information by adopting the concept of map layers (Bambara et al., 2019; Valenti, Zhong, et al., 2018). Some research studies have covered subjects including biomass to biofuel feedstock and conversion technologies, biomass supply chain design and management including modelling and optimization approaches (Ba et al., 2016; Barbosa‐Póvoa et al., 2017; Ghaderi et al., 2016).…”

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Environmental productivity index GIS‐based model to estimate prickly pear biomass potential availability for biogas production

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Nowadays, climate change is the environmental issue facing the world. To reach the 2030 European Union goals, recently, biogas production through anaerobic digestion has developed significantly, by using alternative biomass sources due to the competition between food and no-food products. In this regard, Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) has been suggested as a suitable new biomass for producing biomethane within the context of circular economy. In this study, a predictive methodology was applied by combining the Nobel model of environmental productivity index (EPI) and geographic information system (GIS), with the aim of estimating OFI biomass amount, as well as biogas and electricity potential production. The GIS analyses allowed the identification of the most suitable territorial areas for producing biogas from OFI, and an estimation of electricity production. The achieved results are highly valuable information for strategic planning of biogas sector development and could be relevant to the intervention priorities established by the EU.

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Viability of non‐edible oilseed plants and agricultural wastes as feedstock for biofuels production: a techno‐economic review from an African perspective

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2023

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Given the benefits of biofuels over conventional fuels, there is concern that widespread production of biofuels from edible feedstocks to meet demand will lead to food insecurity and other socioeconomic challenges. Thus, the goal of this research is to look into the techno‐economic potential of non‐edible oilseed plants and agricultural wastes as primary feedstocks for biofuel production in Africa. The inability of biofuel to cope in the fuel market has been demonstrated to be due to the high production costs, which limit profitability because the end price is heavily influenced by that of conventional fuel. However, the high production costs are entirely due not only to components such as feedstock, conversion processes, and infrastructure but also to a lack of techno‐economic assessment (TEA). African biofuel production can be competitively industrialized through the adoption of strong supportive policies and programs. Adoption of these policies and programs is critical for capitalizing on the benefits of non‐edible feedstocks in biofuel production while also boosting rural development through job creation. Techno‐economic assessment of conversion processes and infrastructure is recommended to provide a clear picture of the techno‐economic aspects, serving as a blueprint for the design of biofuel production facilities. Further, TEA has been shown to be a useful tool in the development process of new technologies aimed at lowering overall production costs and making biofuel more affordable. The combination of TEA and enabling policies and programs will increase the price competitiveness of biofuels, allowing them to capture a sizable share of the fuel market.

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Wild and cultivated biomass supply chain for biofuel production. A comparative study in West Africa

Cited by 9 publications

References 48 publications

A Grey-Fuzzy Programming Approach towards Socio-Economic Optimization of Second-Generation Biodiesel Supply Chains

A Grey-Fuzzy Programming Approach towards Socio-Economic Optimization of Second-Generation Biodiesel Supply Chains

Environmental productivity index GIS‐based model to estimate prickly pear biomass potential availability for biogas production

Viability of non‐edible oilseed plants and agricultural wastes as feedstock for biofuels production: a techno‐economic review from an African perspective

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