The Environmental Profile of Ethanol Derived from Sugarcane in Ecuador: A Life Cycle Assessment Including the Effect of Cogeneration of Electricity in a Sugar Industrial Complex
The present study compiles a life cycle inventory for Ecuadorian sugarcane-derived ethanol production to quantify its environmental performance and identify the life cycle stages that cause major impacts. The scope of this study encompasses a cradle-to-gate analysis that includes the agriculture, th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/15/5421 |