Prospects of crambe for the bioeconomy of the Swabian Alb in southwest Germany

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 460, P. 142376 - 142376

Published: April 29, 2024

Crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochst. ex R.E.Fr.) is a drought-tolerant, non-edible annual crop with low fertilization needs, and there are compelling opportunities for crambe to capitalize on market growth in natural cosmetics the regional sustainability. It therefore proposed cleaner biomass production marginal land, development of novel value chains rural areas. Therefore, this study assesses prospects growing processing Swabian Alb, area southwestern Germany large parts which characterized by shallow stony soil. A literature review, stakeholder questionnaires, SWOT analysis were used assess crambe's potential region. This informed locally adapted web, combines multiple stakeholders into one interlinked diagram showing present valorization However, it was found that not currently possible implement web Alb. Instead, single chain involving farmers, companies, biogas plants possible. To expand opportunity more information needed all stakeholders. European Innovation Action projects could help providing about cultivation, ensure ecologic social Economic sustainability, however, will require involvement other so supply matches demand. Local institutions networks can share knowledge grow broader web. approach also be regions sustainability biobased across social, economic, environmental dimensions.

Language: Английский

Biomass Utilization for Energy Generation in Post-Disaster Scenarios: The Case of Puerto Rico

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Puerto Rico's geographic and climatic conditions render it highly susceptible to natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. The devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017 highlighted the fragility of island's centralized energy infrastructure, which led prolonged power outages severe disruptions essential services. This review explores potential biomass enhance resilience post-disaster scenarios, focusing on Rico as a case study. Biomass energy, derived from organic materials like agricultural residues, woody biomass, municipal solid waste, offers renewable locally sourced solution that can be rapidly deployed. Key conversion technologies, including direct combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, are examined for their applicability benefits emergency provision. implementation biomass-powered microgrids Rico, such those Casa Pueblo Arensis, demonstrates feasibility effectiveness decentralized systems disaster recovery. These provide reliable critical reduce dependence fossil fuels, support waste management efforts. also discusses ongoing research development advanced second-generation biofuels, algae-based biomass-to-hydrogen conversion, further efficiency sustainability. Additionally, economic, environmental, social impacts evaluated, highlighting its role job creation, reduction, emission control, community resilience. Policy recommendations include streamlining permitting processes, enhancing financial incentives, developing feedstock supply chains, incorporating into recovery plans. findings suggest integrating Rico’s strategy significantly improve capacity respond recover promoting long-term sustainability

Language: Английский