Bioenergy sustainability metrics are crucial for evaluating the environmental and social impacts of biofuels and bioenergy systems. These metrics assess factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water consumption, and biodiversity effects. Key indicators include the life-cycle carbon footprint of biofuels, which measures emissions from production to end-use, and the impact on land use change, which examines how bioenergy crops affect food production and natural habitats. Additionally, water use efficiency and the potential for soil degradation are critical factors in determining sustainability. By employing these metrics, stakeholders can ensure that bioenergy projects contribute positively to energy security and environmental conservation while minimizing negative impacts on ecosystems and communities.
Title : Mixed Culture Fermentation (MCF) for Sustainable Lactic Acid Production for Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Arindam Chakraborty, Natures Principles, India
Title : A strategic technological roadmap for the future of biodiesel: Catalytic innovation and process intensification.
Suzana Borschiver, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
Title : Biofuel production from waste plastics
Delia Teresa Sponza, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Title : Rethinking the iLUC factor in sustainable aviation fuels
Jorge Antonio Hilbert, Energy and Environmental Consulting Services, Argentina
Title : Hydrogen production from contaminated residual biomass: An integrated gasification and SEWGS process study
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT, Italy
Title : Robust MPPT-based design and simulation of integrated solar PV–hydrogen production systems
Elkhatib Kamal, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France