Since the Kyoto protocol, the EU renewable energy policy has been the driving force in
research and development of the production and use of biofuels. Therefore, the utilization of …

Lignin is a natural polymer, one that has an abundant and renewable resource in biomass.
Due to a tendency towards the use of biochemicals, the efficient utilization of lignin has …

Cities often don't appreciate the benefits of green infrastructure (GI) enough. To recognise
the extent to which green infrastructure and nature-based solutions (NbS) are present in the …

This study presents solid waste management planning in an urban green area, Bangkok,
Thailand based on the material flow analysis (MFA) and life cycle assessment (LCA). Global …

This paper reviews second–generation biofuel production chain and focuses on its
energetic, economic and environmental impacts. The biggest challenge in the production of …

This work evaluates the biogas production potential of the Ceibales landfill for feeding a
power plant in the southern region of Ecuador. Biogas production is estimated through …

Using lignocellulosic biomass as an alternative resource for transportation fuel is an
attractive prospect due to its abundance and low cost. Conventional pre-treatment methods …

Cities are human creations requiring large amounts of materials and energy. Constant
consumption of resources exerts pressure on the environment not only due to its …

Cellulosic biomass has been widely used as a feedstock for biofuel applications due to its
low-cost, renewability and abundance. However, the production of liquid biofuels is still …

Lignocellulosic biomass is emerging as an important feedstock for biofuel production.
Bioethanol is one of the most common liquid biofuels in the transportation sector. However …