Importance of incorporating spatial and temporal variability of biomass yield and quality in bioenergy supply chain.

ABSTRACT: Biofuels made from biomass and waste residues will largely contribute to United States' 2050 decarbonization goal in the aviation sector. While cellulosic biofuels have the potential fuel performance equivalent to petroleum-based jet fuel, the biofuel industry needs to overcome the supply chain barrier caused by temporal and spatial variability of biomass yield and quality. This study highlights the importance of incorporating spatial and temporal variability during biomass supply chain planning via optimization modeling that incorporates 10 years of drought index data, a primary factor contributing to yield and quality variability. The results imply that the cost of delivering biomass to biorefinery may be significantly underestimated if the multi-year temporal and spatial variation in bi

SUBMITTER: Roni MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10133216 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature