Energies,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 7258 - 7258
Published: Oct. 2, 2022
Bioeconomy
is
an
emerging
concept
and
no
commonly
accepted
definition
has
been
given
so
far.
strategies
attempt
to
cover
every
aspect
of
this
from
a
different
perspective,
depending
on
the
country,
region,
or
organisation
issuing
them.
For
these
reasons,
each
strategy
its
own
priority
fields
economic,
geomorphological,
social,
ecological,
technological
conditions
country.
In
review,
made
study
bioeconomy
through
systematic
review
literature.
PRISMA
analysis
was
used
literature
strategies.
The
examined
issue
in
rich
academic
two
databases,
Scopus
AgEcon.
Using
repeatable
search
process
identify
relevant
studies
literature,
only
68
publications
met
eligibility
criteria
that
were
included
review.
results
show
there
are
trends
years
2013–2022.
Moreover,
economic
development
respective
countries
foreshadows
their
priorities.
A
successful
transition
bioeconomic
model
requires
participation
society
as
whole,
because
sustainable
whole
environmentally
friendly
solutions.
concludes
governance
with
global
coordination
stakeholder
training
needed
for
implementation
Sustainable Production and Consumption,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 248 - 269
Published: April 28, 2022
High
rates
of
resource
consumption
and
waste
generation
have
put
pressure
on
environmental
systems
one
the
solutions
to
this
concerning
behavior
is
a
circular
bioeconomy
(CBE).
However,
for
CBE
succeed,
new
businesses
business
models
are
needed,
which
many
drawbacks
might
be
faced.
Therefore,
article
aimed
(i)
identify
drivers,
opportunities,
challenges,
barriers
in
both
from
theoretical
practical
perspectives,
(ii)
present
regional
differences
those
aspects
different
continents.
A
mixed-method
approach
was
adopted,
comprising
systematic
literature
review
semi-structured
interviews
with
32
organizations
18
countries
4
continents
(Africa,
America,
Australia,
Europe).
Eight
twenty
as
well
fifteen
drivers
eight
opportunities
were
identified.
The
main
barrier
challenge
pointed
out
by
stakeholders
lack
financial
resources/capital,
price
competitiveness
traditional/linear
product
offers.
most
prominent
driver
opportunity
establishment
public
policies/governmental
support,
recovery.
Regional
CBEs
(by
continent)
also
Advancing
requires
setting
strategies
overcome
developing
and/or
making
adequate
technology
available
locally,
enabling
traditional
(linear
non-renewable-based)
options.
This
study
unveils
series
managerial
implications.
There
risk
rebound
effects,
such
becoming
mainstream
feedstock
bioproducts
being
introduced
market
low-price
strategies,
thus
triggering
increased
consumption.
Premium
pricing
need
considered
bio-based
products
(compared
non-bio-based
products).
Moreover,
technological
development
plays
role
driving
innovation,
pioneers
lead
policies.
For
succeed
there
needs
further
greater
connection
among
actors
value
chain,
converging
resilient
CBE.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(45)
Published: July 11, 2023
Abstract
Rechargeable
batteries
play
an
integral
role
toward
carbon
neutrality.
Environmentally
sustainable
should
consider
the
trade‐offs
between
material
renewability,
processability,
thermo‐mechanical
and
electrochemical
performance,
as
well
transiency.
To
address
this
dilemma,
we
follow
circular
economy
principles
to
fabricate
fungal
chitin
nanofibril
(ChNF)
gel
polymer
electrolytes
(GPEs)
for
zinc‐ion
batteries.
These
biocolloids
are
physically
entangled
into
hierarchical
hydrogels
with
specific
surface
areas
of
49.5
m
2
·g
−1
.
Ionic
conductivities
54.1
mS·cm
a
Zn
2+
transference
number
0.468
reached,
outperforming
conventional
non‐renewable/non‐biodegradable
glass
microfibre
separator–liquid
electrolyte
pairs.
Enabled
by
its
mechanically
elastic
properties
large
water
uptake,
stable
electrodeposition
in
symmetric
Zn|Zn
configuration
lifespan
above
600
h
at
9.5
mA·cm
−2
is
obtained.
At
100
mA·g
,
discharge
capacity
Zn/α‐MnO
full
cells
increases
500
cycles
when
replacing
microfiber
separators
ChNF
GPEs,
while
rate
performance
remains
comparable
separators.
make
battery
completely
transient,
metallic
current
collectors
replaced
biodegradable
polyester/carbon
black
composites
undergoing
degradation
70
°C.
This
work
demonstrates
applicability
bio‐based
materials
green
electrochemically
competitive
potential
applications
portable
electronics,
or
biomedicine.
Energy Conversion and Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
301, P. 118033 - 118033
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
In
this
study,
an
advanced
decarbonization
approach
is
presented
for
integrated
biorefinery
that
co-produces
bioethanol
and
succinic
acid
(SA)
from
bread
waste
(BW).
The
economic
viability
the
environmental
performance
of
proposed
BW
processing
evaluated.
Four
distinctive
scenarios
were
designed
analysed,
focusing
on
a
plant
capacity
processes
100
metric
tons
(MT)
daily.
These
encompass:
(1)
fermentation
into
bioethanol,
paired
with
heat
electricity
co-generation
stillage,
(2)
energy-optimized
integration
Scenario
1
using
pinch
technology,
(3)
co-production
SA
by
exclusively
utilizing
fermentative
CO2,
(4)
version
3
incorporates
carbon
capture
(CC)
flue
gas,
amplifying
production.
Scenarios
4
found
to
be
economically
more
attractive
better
due
SA.
Particularly,
emerged
as
superior,
showcasing
payback
period
2.2
years,
robust
internal
rate
return
(33%
after
tax),
investment
32%,
remarkable
net
present
value
163
M$.
Sensitivity
analysis
underscored
decisive
influence
fixed
capital
product
pricing
outcomes.
terms
impact,
outperformed
other
across
all
impact
categories,
where
global
warming
potential,
abiotic
depletion
(fossil
fuels),
human
toxicity
potential
most
influential
categories
(−0.344
kg
CO2-eq,
−16.2
MJ,
−0.3
1,4-dichlorobenzene
(DB)-eq,
respectively).
Evidently,
CC
unit
gas
in
substantially
enhances
both
returns
sustainability
biorefinery.
Open Research Europe,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 30 - 30
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Background
The
SCALE-UP
project
aims
to
support
regional
bioeconomies,
fostering
social,
environmental,
and
economic
benefits
for
rural
areas.
It
improves
the
multi-actor
partnerships—comprising
private
companies,
governments,
policymakers,
civil
society
groups,
researchers—to
scale
innovative,
sustainable,
bio-based
value
chains
utilizing
resources.
An
essential
aspect
of
this
target
is
inclusion
citizens
attention
social
dimensions
solutions,
with
innovation
playing
a
critical
role
in
promoting
sustainable
development.
Methods
In
frame
project,
concept
was
explored,
focusing
on
its
application
bioeconomy
projects.
Best
practices
were
identified
through
detailed
analysis
contexts,
gathering
data
from
various
stakeholders
involved
initiatives.
This
information
systematically
collected
synthesized
provide
comprehensive
understanding
how
can
be
integrated
into
Results
research
highlighted
several
successful
examples
These
showed
importance
inclusive
approaches,
where
local
communities
play
significant
shaping
benefiting
chains.
findings
also
need
collaborative
efforts
across
different
sectors
effectively
such
practices.
Conclusions
results
work
offer
valuable
insights
aiming
develop
bioeconomies.
within
provides
framework
integrating
ensuring
that
they
contribute
long-term
best
serve
as
useful
reference
seeking
implement
or
enhance
initiatives
their
regions.
