Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy
To ensure the long-term viability of a circular bioeconomy based on native forests, it is crucial to enhance our understanding and overcome existing disparities in knowledge and application throughout the entire value chain of forest products. The objective of this article is to contribute towards t...
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| author | Silvina M. Manrique Carolina R. Subelza María Antonia Toro Quelbis R. Quintero Bertel Raúl J. Tauro |
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| description | To ensure the long-term viability of a circular bioeconomy based on native forests, it is crucial to enhance our understanding and overcome existing disparities in knowledge and application throughout the entire value chain of forest products. The objective of this article is to contribute towards this goal and facilitate the proper management of forest biomass. Firstly, a methodology is proposed for the study of biomass throughout the native forest value chain, identifying the main steps, criteria, and variables to consider. This approach is evaluated through a case study in Argentina, where over 2370 tons of biomass are wasted annually. A series of strategies for analyzing the most suitable uses and applications for this biomass are examined. Finally, some key approaches for the promotion of a circular and sustainable forest bioeconomy are identified. While it is true that there is still a long way to go before small rural economies can make a more efficient and comprehensive use of their resources (potentially including small biorefineries) with appropriate cascade use schemes, moving towards biomass energy use constitutes a practical and concrete alternative today. This proposal provides tools for accelerating this necessary ecological and energy transition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-aad0d3e9522841a8b65eb8c3e49a3e0f2023-11-19T16:22:44ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-10-011620714010.3390/en16207140Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular BioeconomySilvina M. Manrique0Carolina R. Subelza1María Antonia Toro2Quelbis R. Quintero Bertel3Raúl J. Tauro4Instituto de Investigaciones en Energía No Convencional (INENCO, UNSa–CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Salta, Av. Bolivia 5150, Salta CP A4400FVY, ArgentinaInstituto de Investigaciones en Energía No Convencional (INENCO, UNSa–CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Salta, Av. Bolivia 5150, Salta CP A4400FVY, ArgentinaFacultad de Ciencias Exactas, Consejo de Investigaciones de la Universidad Nacional de Salta (CIUNSa-UNSa), Av. Bolivia 5150, Salta CP A4400FVY, ArgentinaGrupo de Investigación Bioindustrias, Departamento de Ingeniería Agrícola, Universidad de Sucre, Cra 28, 5-267, Barrio Puerta Roja, Sincelejo 700001, ColombiaEscuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES), Unidad Morelia, Laboratorio de Contaminación y Salud Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Antigua Carretera a Pátzcuaro 8701, Exhacienda de San José de la Huerta, Morelia 58190, MexicoTo ensure the long-term viability of a circular bioeconomy based on native forests, it is crucial to enhance our understanding and overcome existing disparities in knowledge and application throughout the entire value chain of forest products. The objective of this article is to contribute towards this goal and facilitate the proper management of forest biomass. Firstly, a methodology is proposed for the study of biomass throughout the native forest value chain, identifying the main steps, criteria, and variables to consider. This approach is evaluated through a case study in Argentina, where over 2370 tons of biomass are wasted annually. A series of strategies for analyzing the most suitable uses and applications for this biomass are examined. Finally, some key approaches for the promotion of a circular and sustainable forest bioeconomy are identified. While it is true that there is still a long way to go before small rural economies can make a more efficient and comprehensive use of their resources (potentially including small biorefineries) with appropriate cascade use schemes, moving towards biomass energy use constitutes a practical and concrete alternative today. This proposal provides tools for accelerating this necessary ecological and energy transition.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/20/7140bio-based economybiocircularitybiomassbioenergynative forestssustainability |
| spellingShingle | Silvina M. Manrique Carolina R. Subelza María Antonia Toro Quelbis R. Quintero Bertel Raúl J. Tauro Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy Energies bio-based economy biocircularity biomass bioenergy native forests sustainability |
| title | Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy |
| title_full | Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy |
| title_fullStr | Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy |
| title_short | Forest Supply Chain for Bioenergy: An Approach for Biomass Study in the Framework of a Circular Bioeconomy |
| title_sort | forest supply chain for bioenergy an approach for biomass study in the framework of a circular bioeconomy |
| topic | bio-based economy biocircularity biomass bioenergy native forests sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/20/7140 |
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