Optimising Agricultural Waste Supply Chains for Sustainable Bioenergy Production: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Abstract

One of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is to “Ensure access to affordable, sustainable, and clean energy for all.” Additionally, the growing concerns about climate change and energy security have heightened the importance of exploring alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels. The utilisation of agricultural waste for bioenergy production has acquired significant attention due to its potential to mitigate environmental impacts and provide renewable energy sources. However, the major obstacle to producing bioenergy is managing the supply chain while considering economic, environmental, and social factors in an optimal way. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the literature on the management of agriculture waste supply chains, specifically related to the use of modelling and optimisation techniques for planning. The first section describes different stages of the supply chain and various technologies for converting biomass to bioenergy. This is followed by a synopsis of the literature reviewed based on decision levels, objective functions, modelling methodologies, and optimisation approaches. Finally, the review highlights limitations and gaps in current research and the areas with potential for further exploration.

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“…Bioenergy has been recognized as a key alternative to fossil fuels, offering a potential for replacement in the short to medium term and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions [3,4]. The primary challenge in bioenergy production is managing the supply chain while optimally considering economic, environmental, and social factors [5]. As a renewable resource, biomass has been recognized as an alternative fuel that can provide sustainable energy solutions for the future [6,7].…”