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Eric G. O'Neill, Christos T. Maravelias
Summary: Integrating landscape design with biomass supply chain network design can lead to more cohesive and sustainable farm to fuel production systems. Expanding the SCND system boundary to include landscape design presents modeling challenges but offers better control of feedstock supply, more accurate GHG emissions forecasts, consideration of alternative sustainability metrics, and accounting for landscape-specific uncertainties. Recent advancements in field-scale modeling and advanced SCND models focused on fine spatial resolutions support the opportunities for integrated models.
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Eric G. O'Neill, Rafael A. Martinez-Feria, Bruno Basso, Christos T. Maravelias
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COMPUTERS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Nibal T. Albashabsheh, Jessica L. Heier Stamm
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Seyed Mojib Zahraee, Nirajan Shiwakoti, Peter Stasinopoulos
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Sahar Ahmadvand, Taraneh Sowlati
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Oseok Kwon, Myungsuk Son, Juyeon Kim, Jee-hoon Han
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Ghazaleh Allameh, Mohammad Saidi-Mehrabad
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BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
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Yasaman Memari, Ashkan Memari, Sadoullah Ebrahimnejad, Robiah Ahmad
Summary: This paper presents an optimization model for biofuel supply chains under carbon trading mechanism, examining the trade-off between carbon credit trading costs and outsourcing costs. The model is applied to analyze the impact of different carbon emission caps on total costs and emissions, providing insights for management and policy decisions.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bublu Thakur-Weigold, Pascal Buerki, Patrice Frei, Stephan M. Wagner
Summary: This study compares and analyzes the vaccine supply chain in Switzerland, finding that design flaws have led to a decrease in vaccination coverage. The results suggest that improving the segmentation of catchment populations, collaboration between administrative units, and better utilization of geolocation and material flow information can enhance the speed and reach of vaccinations during emergency response phases.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mostafa Abbasi, Mir Saman Pishvaee, Shayan Mohseni
Summary: Microalgae have gained attention as alternative feedstock for biofuel production due to advantages such as fast growth rate and high lipid content. However, supply chain management issues are a key barrier to commercialization, and research efforts focus on delivering solutions. This comprehensive review examines problems and solutions in the context of microalgae-to-biofuel supply chain, aiming to develop a reliable supply chain for real-world applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
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Environmental Sciences
Stefanos G. Baratsas, Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos, Styliani Avraamidou
Summary: The current linear take-make-waste-extractive model leads to resource depletion and environmental degradation. Circular Economy aims to address these impacts through re-utilization of products, renewable energy sources, and closing material loops. This study introduces a novel system engineering framework and decision-making tool for modeling and optimizing food supply chains, using a mixed-integer linear programming model. A case study on the coffee supply chain demonstrates different energy and environmental efficiencies under various product demand scenarios, highlighting the potential benefits of transitioning towards a circular economy.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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Energy & Fuels
Oseok Kwon, Jeehoon Han
Summary: The article introduces a new technology for producing bioethanol from organic waste, and proposes an optimization model to determine the optimal location of bioethanol refineries in order to reduce costs. The validity of the model was demonstrated through a case study on South Korea in 2030.
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(2016)
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Steven Wiryadinata, Mark Modera, Bryan Jenkins, Kurt Kornbluth
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Yuanzhe Li, Peter Tittmann, Nathan Parker, Bryan Jenkins
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2017)
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P. Thy, G. H. Barfod, A. M. Cole, E. L. Brown, B. M. Jenkins, C. E. Lesher
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Mustafa S. Dogan, Max A. Fefer, Jonathan D. Herman, Quinn J. Hart, Justin R. Merz, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Jay R. Lund
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CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE
(2017)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Moonmoon Hiloidhari, D. C. Baruah, Anoop Singh, Sampriti Kataki, Kristina Medhi, Shilpi Kumari, T. V. Ramachandra, B. M. Jenkins, Indu Shekhar Thakur
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(2017)
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(2017)
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Agricultural Engineering
G. Grasa, I. Martinez, R. Murillo
Summary: Gasification kinetics of six chars from residual origin were studied under relatively low temperature, low CO2, and high H2O partial pressures. The Random Pore Model (RPM) showed the best fit to experimental results, but the selection of the reaction model depended on the ash composition, specifically the presence of alkali and alkaline earth metals. Chars with ash content higher than 30% wt. were modeled with the RPM model, while chars with the highest K/Si ratio required modified versions of the RPM to accurately predict reaction rates. Textural properties played a key role in determining reaction parameters, such as the pre-exponential factor and activation energy, for chars with similar ash content and composition.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
V. Godvin Sharmila, Surya Prakash Shanmugavel, J. Rajesh Banu
Summary: Proper treatment and disposal of biomass waste is crucial to prevent environmental deposition and its negative impacts. Biofuel has emerged as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and meeting global energy demands. This review examines different biomass waste conversion techniques and explores the production of biofuels with zero carbon emissions. Research on anaerobic treatment, metabolic engineering, and artificial intelligence has been conducted to enhance biofuel production efficiency.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Selvakumar Periyasamy, Adane Asefa Adego, P. Senthil Kumar, G. G. Desta, T. Zelalem, V. Karthik, J. Beula Isabel, Mani Jayakumar, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Gayathri Rangasamy
Summary: Valorizing agricultural waste into valuable products is crucial for environmental protection and bioeconomy advancement. Preprocessing of agricultural waste is a critical step to convert free carbohydrate molecules for final conversion, and factors such as biomass nature, feed loading, pH, temperature, and time influence the process. This review provides comprehensive information on agricultural waste availability, preprocessing techniques, and factors influencing performance.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
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Aqueel Ahmad, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Achhaibar Singh, Dinesh Kumar Singh
Summary: The study focuses on predicting and optimizing the yield of biogas production in an anaerobic digester using co-digestion. Experimental data was used to develop a machine learning-based prognostic model, and the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the parameters. The results demonstrate that RSM coupled with machine learning is an effective technique for modeling, predicting, and optimizing biogas production yield.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yijing Zhong, Wenxiang Zhai, Xinli Wei
Summary: This paper studies the thermal stability and decomposition of cork materials with and without silica aerogel filler. The results show that the decomposition is inhibited and the pyrolysis is significantly reduced with the addition of silica aerogel. This finding suggests that silica aerogel-infused cork may be a promising raw material for biofuel production with reduced environmental pollution.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
