Essays about: "Biofuel production"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 156 essays containing the words Biofuel production.

  1. 6. The carbon footprint of rye bread production in Sweden : a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Fazer product Rågkusar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Stella Hildersten; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; bread; rye bread; bread production; sustainable development; carbon footprint; global warming potential;

    Abstract : The future will require sustainable food systems; systems that meets the present and the future with consideration of economic and social development, as well as environmental protection. In the current food system, two key drivers towards environmental pressure are agriculture and food consumption. READ MORE

  3. 7. Does irrigation data matter in life cycle assessments?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Olof Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Agent-Based Life cycle assessment; Arable grass rotation; Biofuel; Irrigation; Sensitivity analysis; Water footprint; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Biofuels are seen as a key substitute for fossil fuels and an essential tool for mitigating climate change. A sensitivity analysis was conducted on the AB-LCA (agent-based life cycle assessment) made by Raül López i Losada and his research team. READ MORE

  4. 8. Research on the Hydrothermal Conversion of Xylose Catalysed by CO2-H2O into Furfural

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Robert Liao; [2023]
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    Abstract : Agricultural waste treatment and carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion have been critical challenges for sustainable development. This work is part of a study on converting straw into biofuels, which involves using xylose as the material, carbon dioxide (CO2) as the catalyst, and water (H2O) and Gamma-Valerolactone (GVL) as the solvent to produce furfural through hydrothermal conversion. READ MORE

  5. 9. Trade-induced Environmental Impacts Connected to a Policy Promoting Agricultural Biofuels in Sweden; A sensitivity analysis on an Agent-based Life Cycle Assessment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Fanny Elfgren; [2023]
    Keywords : AB-LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; Energy crops; Trade; Import; Biofuel; Sensitivity Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The demand for biofuels is increasing as a result of increased climate mitigation ambitions aiming to replace the use of fossil fuels. To meet the increasing demand, energy crops grown on agricultural land used to produce biofuels is getting more and more attention. READ MORE

  6. 10. Ogräsfrönas överlevnad i biogasanläggningar : en litteraturgenomgång och ansats till metaanalys

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Elin Strömberg; [2023]
    Keywords : anaerobisk nerbrytning; biogas; biogasreaktor; biogödsel; dödlighet; frö; ogräs; retentionstid; rötning; rötrest; rötslam; substrat; temperatur; överlevnad;

    Abstract : Sveriges energibehov 2020 var 508 TWh och av det är kärnkraft, biobränsle, olja och vattenkraft de viktigaste energislagen. På grund av att biogasproduktion har ett netto noll utsläpp har regeringen har valt att investera 40% av klimatklivets budget till dessa projekt. READ MORE