Article
Forestry
Paloma Perez, Ruth Barro, Javier Perez, Miguel J. Fernandez, Amelia Moyano, Pilar Ciria
Summary: Research shows that in marginal Mediterranean areas, poplar leaf litter decomposition is slow, accelerated by seasonal factors, providing abundant nutrients to the system and enhancing the profitability and sustainability of energy crops.
Article
Forestry
Ildiko Kolozsvari, Agnes Kun, Mihaly Jancso, Beatrix Bakti, Csaba Bozan, Csaba Gyuricza
Summary: Efficient utilization, treatment, and disposal of agricultural wastewater and sewage sludge are important environmental risks. In our research, effluent water from intensive aquaculture was evaluated for the irrigation of short rotation energy willow in a lysimeter experiment. Through applying different water types and doses, it was found that effluent water may increase yield but could lead to soil degradation in the long term due to its chemical properties.
Article
Agronomy
Jessica Rebola-Lichtenberg, Peter Schall, Christian Ammer
Summary: The study analyzed the biomass yield of eight different poplar hybrids and black locust in mixed short rotation coppice after 5 years of rotation. The results showed that black locust benefited from mixed cropping, while poplars did not. The dominance and competitiveness of black locust led to poorer performance of all eight poplar genotypes.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Nathan J. J. Sleight, Timothy A. A. Volk, Mark Eisenbies
Summary: In this study, the proportion of biomass allocated to above- and belowground components in short-rotation willow biomass crops was analyzed. The root:shoot ratio was found to be consistent across sites and cultivars. However, higher producing stands had slightly lower ratios. These findings are important for understanding the carbon balance and breeding programs of these systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giulio Sperandio, Mauro Pagano, Andrea Acampora, Vincenzo Civitarese, Carla Cedrola, Paolo Mattei, Roberto Tomasone
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of different volumes of irrigation water on poplar crop growth, showing that achieving satisfactory levels of biomass production can be done with intermediate levels of water supply, leading to water and energy savings.
Article
Forestry
Marek Mejstrik, Martin Sramek, Radim Matula
Summary: This study focused on the effects of stand density, standards, and tree species composition on sprout biomass production in newly restored coppices in the Czech Republic. The results showed that total sprout biomass declined with increasing density of standards, with varying effects on different tree species. Increasing number of sprouting stumps resulted in linear increase of sprout biomass, and there was a significant shift in tree species composition within the studied coppices.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Felipe Montes, Eric S. Fabio, Lawrence B. Smart, Tom L. Richard, Rodrigo Masip Ano, Armen R. Kemanian
Summary: Shrub willow is a well-adapted biomass crop in the northeastern United States, but the actual yield is below the calculated potential due to high harvest costs. The viability of willow for bioenergy production in this region may depend on additional ecosystem services provision and monetization.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Moonmoon Hiloidhari, Marjia Afroz Sharno, D. C. Baruah, Achintya N. Bezbaruah
Summary: Bioenergy is a clean and renewable energy source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels and is sustainable, economically viable, and socially acceptable. It aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The design of a green and sustainable Biomass Supply Chain (BSC) is crucial for successful commercialization of bioenergy. However, there are challenges in terms of emissions, economy, and socio-cultural aspects that need to be addressed to achieve sustainable development using bioenergy. Advanced tools and techniques such as artificial intelligence and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) are recommended for achieving global deployment of bioenergy with net zero emissions.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yiftach Vaknin, Leonid Korol
Summary: Most short rotation coppice (SRC) plantations are grown in limited land availability areas, but little is known about the potential biomass yield of Eucalyptus camaldulensis in semi-arid conditions with supplemental irrigation. This study found that under semi-arid conditions, trees grew rapidly and accumulated biomass at a rate exceeding that in tropical regions. Increasing initial stem density (ISD) resulted in taller but narrower trees with fewer stems, leading to lower biomass accumulation per individual tree but higher biomass production per hectare.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Okey Francis Obi, Ralf Pecenka
Summary: The effects of hammer mill screen size and moisture content on the properties of briquettes from poplar Max-4 trees were investigated. The results showed that the combined interaction of the variables had no significant effects on the compressed density, relaxed density, and relaxation ratio of the briquettes. However, hammer mill screen size and moisture content both significantly influenced the shatter index.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gemma Purser, Julia Drewer, James I. L. Morison, Mathew R. Heal
Summary: Eucalyptus gunnii is a fast-growing and cold-tolerant tree species suitable for short-rotation coppice plantations in the UK, potentially providing higher biomass yields for the bioenergy market. However, emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) from eucalypts, such as isoprene and monoterpenes, can contribute to atmospheric pollution. Studies have shown that emissions of monoterpenes from different parts of a eucalyptus plantation vary throughout the plant's life cycle.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Emily K. Murphy, Yaseen Mottiar, Raju Y. Soolanayakanahally, Shawn D. Mansfield
Summary: Rapidly growing native shrub willows in Canada offer a low-input, high-volume biomass source with inherent variability in cell wall traits. This study characterizes the cell wall composition and wood ultrastructure of two Canadian willow species, highlighting lignin content and composition as important factors in glucose release regulation for potential genotypes in future bioenergy production strategies.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Suvi Kuittinen, Jenna Hietaharju, Laura Kupiainen, Md. Kamrul Hassan, Ming Yang, Erik Kaipiainen, Aki Villa, Jani Kangas, Markku Keinanen Nen, Jouko Vepsalainen, Ari Pappinen
Summary: The sustainability of transportation biofuel production value chains is being discussed in light of the European Union Bioeconomy Strategy and renewable energy production. The study found that utilizing waste-based organic fertilizers and capturing carbon dioxide during fermentation can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in bioethanol production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Daniel P. De Souza, Mark H. Eisenbies, Timothy A. Volk
Summary: The commercial establishment of shrub willow biomass crops with different harvest cycles raises concerns about nutrient removal. This study examined the effects of harvest timing on nutrient and biomass removal of four shrub willow cultivars. The results showed that harvest timing had significant effects on biomass and nutrient removal, and targeted cultivar selection and deployment could maintain yields and limit excess nutrient losses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira, I. Canellas, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro, M. Hanewinkel, D. Sperlich
Summary: This study compares the potential of carbon sequestration and economic viability of poplar short rotation coppice systems under different irrigation conditions. The results show that restrictive irrigation due to climate change challenges the productivity and profitability of these plantations. Improving irrigation and promoting biomass utilization are important for short-to medium-term carbon sequestration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
