Overview
Offers a thorough review of bioresource economics, including both engineering and economics aspects
Explores key issues in the sustainable production and use of bioresources
Presents case studies on the successful introduction of bioresources
Outlines business opportunities in the biobased economy
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Cases in Bioenergy
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Reviews of the Sectors
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About this book
This fundamental book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary view on the biobased economy. It explains opportunities for the value-adding production and use of bioresources, while also discussing the main drivers and obstacles involved. The book is divided into three major parts, the first of which introduces readers to the basics of bioresource economics and engineering. In terms of economics, it discusses decision-making from the policy, producer, investor, and citizen perspectives; in terms of engineering, it addresses key technologies and the processing of bioresources, as well as the development of biorefineries for high-value products on large and small scales. In turn, the book’s second part presents cases focused on different types of energy use, and written by practitioners. The cases illustrate the businesses and technologies involved, as well as the roles of citizens, social organisations and policies. The book’s third and last part highlights opportunities in sustainable agriculture, valuable industrial products and innovative services, while also outlining key conditions for success.
Written by a team of scholars and practitioners from various engineering, natural-science and social-science disciplines, the book is primarily intended for undergraduate and graduate students, and for practitioners in business and policy who wish to explore the sustainable production and use of bioresources. All theoretical issues are explained with the aid of real-world examples, making the content highly accessible.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Michael Narodoslawsky completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Graz University of Technology. Until retirement in 2016 he headed the research group Process Synthesis, Process Evaluation and Regional Development at the Technical University of Graz, as well as the European Commission’s Working Group on Bioenergy. Currently, he co-chairs the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (eseia) Working Group on Bioresources. His chief research interests are in ecological assessment and lifecycle analysis, regional technology networks and biorefineries.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Economics of Bioresources
Book Subtitle: Concepts, Tools, Experiences
Editors: Yoram Krozer, Michael Narodoslawsky
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14618-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-14617-7Published: 23 May 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-14620-7Published: 08 July 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-14618-4Published: 14 May 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 210
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 10 illustrations in colour
Topics: Natural Resource and Energy Economics, Renewable and Green Energy, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering