The promotion of biofuels as energy for transportation in the industrialized countries is
mainly driven by the perspective of oil depletion, the concerns about energy security and …

Background l-lactide is the monomer for the polymer poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA). PLLA can be
made from renewable resources, and is used in an increasing amount of applications. The …

A major challenge for agriculture is to enhance productivity with minimum impact on the
environment. Several studies indicate that cover crops could replace anthropogenic inputs …

Bio‐based succinic acid has the potential to become a platform chemical, ie a key building
block for deriving both commodity and high‐value chemicals, which makes it an attractive …

Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and
performance of systems. Concentrating on crop modelling, this book provides an …

The objective of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is to prevent pollution. However, it is
necessary to assess their sustainability in order to ensure that pollution is being removed …

Innovations are increasingly needed by companies to engage in new market
competitiveness. Conscientious consumers are demanding sustainable products and …

As a result of algae's promise as a renewable energy feedstock, numerous studies have
used Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify the environmental performance of algal …

Alternative cultivation practices such as organic and integrated farming are generally
proposed as a mean to reduce environmental impacts associated with food production and …

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a holistic systems approach that aims to assess the
environmental impacts (potential pollutants and resource use) of the production of goods …