Bioenergy in China: Evaluation of domestic biomass resources and the associated greenhouse gas mitigation potentials.

ABSTRACT: As bioenergy produces neutral or even negative carbon emissions, the assessment of biomass resources and associated emissions mitigation is a key step toward a low carbon future. However, relevant comprehensive estimates lack in China. Here, we measure the energy potential of China's domestic biomass resources (including crop residues, forest residues, animal manure, municipal solid waste and sewage sludge) from 2000 to 2016 and draw the spatial-temporal variation trajectories at provincial resolution. Scenario analysis and life cycle assessment are also applied to discuss the greenhouse gas mitigation potentials. Results show that the collectable potential of domestic biomass resources increased from 18.31 EJ in 2000 to 22.67 EJ in 2016 with overall uncertainties fluctuating between (-26.

SUBMITTER: Kang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7144861 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature