Evaluating the life cycle assessment & carbon footprint of biofuels is critical for determining their environmental impact. Life cycle analysis (LCA) examines the energy inputs, greenhouse gas emissions, and overall sustainability of biofuels from feedstock cultivation to final consumption. Factors such as land-use changes, water consumption, and co-product utilization influence the carbon footprint of different biofuels. New LCA models are integrating real-time data, improving the accuracy of emission calculations and identifying areas for efficiency gains. These assessments help policymakers and industries make informed decisions about sustainable energy investments, ensuring that biofuels contribute to long-term carbon reduction goals.
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Susan Newman, Integrated Lipid Biofuels, United States
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Sanjeev Gajjela, Tomato Sustainables LTD, United Kingdom
Title : Quality variation in market biofuels and the effect on tailpipe emissions
Nick Molden, Emissions Analytics, United Kingdom
Title : Energy transition and neo-industrialization in Brazil - Windows of opportunities
Suzana Borschiver, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
Title : Combustion performances of advanced cooking stoves using woody and herbaceous pellets as fuel
Magnus Stahl, Karlstad University, Sweden
Title : The influence of operational parameters on biological methanation in trickle-bed reactors
Maria Nordio, Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico (RSE), Italy