A comparative analysis of bioeconomy visions and pathways based on stakeholder dialogues in Colombia, Rwanda, Sweden, and Thailand

Johnson, Francis X.; Canales, Nella; Fielding, Matthew; Gladkykh, Ganna; Aung, May Thazin; Bailis, Robert; Ogeya, Mbeo; Olsson, Olle

doi:10.1080/1523908x.2022.2037412

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“…For instance, postagricultural processing residues, such as waste cooking oils (WCOs), straws, husks, and shells, often remain underutilized in many regions. [8,9] Similarly, urban organic wastes, including food scraps or landscaping waste, represent another avenue for biomass sourcing. [9] Trade, bilateral agreements, and foreign investments have emerged as pivotal strategies, with many countries securing biomass from international markets or through direct partnerships.…”

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“…[5][6][7] Among the palette of renewable resources, biomass stands out due to its versatility and potential for immediate energy generation. [5][6][7][8][9][10] The utilization of biomass for energy, explored through various techniques, has garnered significant attention in recent research, [11][12][13][14][15][16][17] cementing its place as a viable and crucial alternative to fossil fuels.…”

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Multi‐Pathways for Sustainable Fuel Production from Biomass Using Zirconium‐Based Catalysts: A Comprehensive Review

Purnama,

Trisunaryanti,

Wijaya

et al. 2023

Energy Tech

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Numerous concerns, including environmental impact and public health issues, drive the urgent need to replace nonrenewable fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, with biomass emerging as a viable alternative globally. In this comprehensive review, the urgent need to transition from nonrenewable fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is addressed, focusing on biomass as a global alternative. It examines the role of zirconium‐based catalysts in converting biomass into biofuels and hydrogen. Various biomass extraction methods based on the thermochemical processes (pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal liquefaction, hydrocracking, and steam reforming) are explored, including their merits and limitations. Additionally, the properties of zirconium‐based catalysts and their catalytic efficiency in biomass conversion are assessed, highlighting the factors influencing their performance. In this literature review, the promising potential of zirconium‐based catalysts in enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of global biofuel production from biomass is revealed. It underscores the critical role of biomass as a renewable energy source and highlights the significance of zirconium‐based catalysts in advancing sustainable biofuel production. It offers insights into addressing environmental concerns, promoting public health, and supporting the global transition toward renewable energy solutions.

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Multi‐Pathways for Sustainable Fuel Production from Biomass Using Zirconium‐Based Catalysts: A Comprehensive Review

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Trisunaryanti,

Wijaya

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Energy Tech

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“…This comprehensive view on bioeconomy has high relevance in the global South due to the high concentration of biodiversity, the large size of the agricultural and biobased sectors in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), employment, and potential for pro-poor economic growth, and the need to use land and biomass more productively to achieve climate resilient and equitable development pathways (Virgin and Morris, 2017;Van de Ven et al, 2019;Johnson et al, 2022). While the bioeconomy is developing, the constraints of a changing climate alongside the need to provide food and energy for an expanding world population pose significant policy challenges and suggest quite different bioeconomy pathways in different regions (Philp, 2018).…”

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Transnational innovation systems for bioeconomy: insights from cassava value chains in East Africa

Lutta,

Bößner,

Johnson

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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In this study, we analyze the purpose, challenges, and opportunities of transnational innovation systems using cassava as the case study crop in the East Africa region. Cassava scientifically referred to as Manihot esculenta Crantz, is an important food security crop for the poor and vulnerable and a potential building block for advancing the bioeconomy in Africa and the global South. Semi-structured interviews with researchers, government official, and small and medium enterprise representatives from the region were done to determine their level of collaborations with other partners across the region and the opportunities and challenges for transnational innovation systems along the cassava value chain. The selection of interviewees followed a purposive sampling technique according to their knowledge on transnational innovation in the cassava value chain. This was corroborated by a focused literature review on innovation systems concepts gathered from scholarly literature. The findings show that transnational collaborations and innovations in the East African region offer opportunities for expansion of biomass production, bioprocessing, and value addition to the rich bioresources available. Collaboration across borders and transnational innovation systems were found to play an important role for advancing and/or upscaling cassava breeding, growing, value-adding products and novel processing methods and contributing to a growing East African bioeconomy. Other than the regional policy challenges, organizational and cultural barriers were more prominent in venturing, participation, and involvement of parties and users in transnational innovations. These findings draw attention to the often unnoticed, but vital, role that institutional and policy frameworks play in initiating as well as supporting transnational innovation systems that address issues of current and future global concern. Therefore, appropriate policy environment and partnerships that offer opportunities for synergy and complementarity are vital for building effective transnational innovation systems that enhance the sustainability of production, value addition and end-uses of biobased cassava products.

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“…A bio-economy involves several sectors like agriculture, forestry, fishing and aquaculture, and the manufacture of food, beverages, and tobacco, etc. It is categorized under three main standpoints: (i) the bioecology vision; (ii) the biotechnology vision, and (iii) the bioresource vision [51].…”

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Second-Generation Bio-Fuels: Strategies for Employing Degraded Land for Climate Change Mitigation Meeting United Nation-Sustainable Development Goals

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Increased Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from both natural and man-made systems contribute to climate change. In addition to reducing the use of crude petroleum’s derived fuels, and increasing tree-planting efforts and sustainable practices, air pollution can be minimized through phytoremediation. Bio-fuel from crops grown on marginal land can sustainably address climate change, global warming, and geopolitical issues. There are numerous methods for producing renewable energy from both organic and inorganic environmental resources (sunlight, air, water, tides, waves, and convective energy), and numerous technologies for doing the same with biomass with different properties and derived from different sources (food industry, agriculture, forestry). However, the production of bio-fuels is challenging and contentious in many parts of the world since it competes for soil with the growth of crops and may be harmful to the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to use wildlife management techniques to provide sustainable bio-energy while maintaining or even improving essential ecosystem processes. The second generation of bio-fuels is viewed as a solution to the serious issue. Agricultural lignocellulosic waste is the primary source of second-generation bio-fuel, possibly the bio-fuel of the future. Sustainable practices to grow biomass, followed by their holistic conversion into ethanol with desired yield and productivity, are the key concerns for employing renewable energy mix successfully. In this paper, we analyze the various types of bio-fuels, their sources, and their production and impact on sustainability.

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A comparative analysis of bioeconomy visions and pathways based on stakeholder dialogues in Colombia, Rwanda, Sweden, and Thailand

Cited by 11 publications

References 62 publications

Multi‐Pathways for Sustainable Fuel Production from Biomass Using Zirconium‐Based Catalysts: A Comprehensive Review

Multi‐Pathways for Sustainable Fuel Production from Biomass Using Zirconium‐Based Catalysts: A Comprehensive Review

Transnational innovation systems for bioeconomy: insights from cassava value chains in East Africa

Second-Generation Bio-Fuels: Strategies for Employing Degraded Land for Climate Change Mitigation Meeting United Nation-Sustainable Development Goals

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