Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(18), С. 7919 - 7919
Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2024
Despite
advances
in
biofuel
production
and
biomass
processing
technologies,
biorefineries
still
experience
commercialization
issues.
When
costs
exceed
revenues,
their
long-term
economic
sustainability
is
threatened.
Although
integrated
have
significant
global
potential
due
to
process
integration
product
co-generation,
it
crucial
that
they
generate
a
positive
net
return,
thereby
incentivizing
continual
operation.
Nonetheless,
research
development
into
new
system
designs
are
required
address
current
biorefinery
inefficiencies.
The
of
Bitcoin
mining
represents
an
innovative
approach
diversify
revenue
streams
potentially
offset
costs,
ensuring
the
viability
commercial
success
biorefineries.
using
bio-H2,
total
3904
sats/kg
fuel
can
be
obtained
as
opposed
537
when
syngas.
Bitcoin,
whether
produced
onsite
or
not,
accretive
asset
sales
price
other
biochemicals
biomaterials,
making
more
competitive
at
offering
products.
Collaborations
with
policy
makers
industry
stakeholders
will
essential
regulatory
challenges
develop
supportive
frameworks
for
widespread
implementation.
Over
time,
could
transform
financial
dynamics
bio-based
products
market,
them
affordable
accessible
whilst
pushing
towards
sustainable
energy
transition.
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 23, 2024
Abstract
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
intersection
between
digital
sustainability
(DS)
and
eco‐environmental
(EES),
focusing
on
opportunities
challenges
presented
by
emerging
technologies,
such
as
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
blockchain,
electric
vehicles
(EVs),
cryptocurrencies.
The
study
critically
examines
concerns
arising
from
increasing
demand
for
infrastructure
depletion
essential
natural
resources,
including
tantalum,
indium,
cobalt,
lithium.
Through
an
interdisciplinary
approach,
evaluates
ethical,
technological,
policy
implications
integrating
DS
within
EES
framework.
It
emphasizes
significance
innovative
governance
cross‐sector
collaboration
to
address
environmental
trade‐offs
rebound
effects
linked
with
these
technologies.
Additionally,
proposes
strategies
mitigating
ecological
impacts
transformation
identifies
crucial
research
gaps,
particularly
in
resource
management
long‐term
sustainability.
findings
aim
guide
alignment
EES,
fostering
more
balanced
resilient
path
towards
sustainable
development.
offers
actionable
insights
recommendations
industry
practitioners,
policymakers,
researchers
committed
advancing
transformation.
Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(5), С. 359 - 359
Опубликована: Май 7, 2025
This
study
explores
integrating
Bitcoin
mining
with
lignocellulosic
biorefineries
to
create
an
additional
revenue
stream.
Profits
from
can
help
offset
internal
costs,
reduce
business
expenses,
or
lower
consumer
prices.
Using
sensitivity
analysis
and
Monte
Carlo
simulations,
this
identifies
key
profitability
drivers,
such
as
electricity
hardware
starting
year,
operational
time.
Time
emerged
extremely
sensitive
factor
showed
that
delaying
operations
significantly
raised
production
costs
the
probability
of
profitable
outcomes.
In
contrast,
longer
durations
had
a
smaller
yet
sizable
impact.
Hardware
computational
efficiency,
prices
also
strongly
influenced
The
majority
simulated
events
loss.
Moreover,
model
marginal
decreases
over
Nonetheless,
demonstrated
under
favourable
conditions,
it
is
possible
integrate
into
other
productive
ventures,
thereby
allowing
for
cost
recovery
using
profits.
For
biorefinery
mine
maximise
recovery,
must
start
early,
access
low
prices,
preserve
capital
characterised
by
expenditure
high
revenues.
Finally,
discussion
about
opportunities,
risks,
regulations
highlighted.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(20), С. 9597 - 9597
Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024
The
environmental
impact
of
Bitcoin
mining
has
raised
severe
concerns
considering
the
expected
growth
30%
by
2030.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
a
Life
Cycle
Assessment
model
determine
carbon
dioxide
equivalent
emissions
associated
with
mining,
material
requirements
and
energy
demand.
By
applying
assessment
method
IPCC
2021
GWP
(100
years),
GHG
electricity
consumption
were
estimated
at
51.7
Mt
CO2
eq/year
in
2022
calculated
modelling
real
national
mixes
referring
geographical
area
where
takes
place,
allowing
for
determination
impacts
site-specific
way.
then
adjusted
future
projections
(2030
2050),
coherently
spatial
distribution
activities,
related
targeted
goals,
increasing
demand
hashrate
capability
systems
recover
heat
generated
phase.
Further
2030,
based
on
two
extrapolated
models,
also
determined.
outcomes
reveal
that,
relation
considered
scenarios
their
assumptions,
breakeven
points
increase
nullifies
renewable
share
within
mix
exist.
amount
amine-based
sorbents
hypothetically
needed
capture
total
emitted
directly
indirectly
reaches
up
almost
12
Bt.
developments
present
work
would
rely
more
reliable
data
miners,
as
well
an
extension
categories
analyzed.
methodology
represents
valid
tool
support
policies
decision
makers.
