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Virtual Biorefinery

An Optimization Strategy for Renewable Carbon Valorization

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Editors:
  1. Antonio Bonomi

    1. Technology Laboratory, Brazilian Bioethanol Science and, São Paulo, Brazil

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  2. Otavio Cavalett

    1. Technology Laboratory, Brazilian Bioethanol Science and, São Paulo, Brazil

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  3. Marcelo Pereira da Cunha

    1. University of Campinas, Campinas, Institute of Economics, São Paulo, Brazil

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  4. Marco A. P. Lima

    1. University of Campinas, Campinas, Institute of Physics Gleb Wataghin, São Paulo, Brazil

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  • Presents a concise framework to assess the technical and sustainability impacts of different sugarcane biorefinery alternatives
  • Applies a virtual biorefinery or selected integrated framework to compare different technological and business scenarios to consider government (public policies) and business plans
  • Evaluates different methods to measure the impact of sustainability to create a road map for the development of new biorefineries
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xl
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  2. Background

    • Marco A. P. Lima, Antonio Bonomi, Otávio Cavalett, Marcelo Pereira da Cunha
    Pages 1-3

  3. The Virtual Sugarcane Biorefinery Concept

    • Antonio Bonomi, Otávio Cavalett, Marcelo Pereira da Cunha, Marco A. P. Lima
    Pages 5-11

  4. The Agricultural Production Model

    • Otávio Cavalett, Mateus F. Chagas, Paulo S.G. Magalhães, João L.N. Carvalho, Terezinha F. Cardoso, Henrique C.J. Franco et al.
    Pages 13-51

  5. Biorefinery Alternatives

    • Edvaldo R. Morais, Tassia L. Junqueira, Isabelle L. M. Sampaio, Marina O. S. Dias, Mylene C. A. F. Rezende, Charles D. F. de Jesus et al.
    Pages 53-132

  6. Biorefinery Products Logistics, Commercialization, and Use

    • Mateus F. Chagas, Otávio Cavalett, Lucas Gonçalves Pereira, Antonio Bonomi
    Pages 133-154

  7. Sustainability Assessment Methodologies

    • Marcos D. B. Watanabe, Lucas G. Pereira, Mateus F. Chagas, Marcelo Pereira da Cunha, Charles D. F. Jesus, Alexandre Souza et al.
    Pages 155-188

  8. Use of the VSB to Assess Biorefinery Strategies

    • Marina O. S. Dias, Tassia L. Junqueira, Isabelle L. M. Sampaio, Mateus F. Chagas, Marcos D. B. Watanabe, Edvaldo R. Morais et al.
    Pages 189-256

  9. Use of VSB to Plan Research Programs and Public Policies

    • Tassia L. Junqueira, Bruna Moraes, Vera L. R. Gouveia, Mateus F. Chagas, Edvaldo R. Morais, Marcos D.B. Watanabe et al.
    Pages 257-282

  10. Final Remarks

    • Antonio Bonomi, Otávio Cavalett, Marcelo Pereira da Cunha, Marco A. P. Lima
    Pages 283-285
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About this book

This book presents a concise framework for assessing technical and sustainability impacts of existing biorefineries and provides a possible road map for development of novel biorefineries. It offers a detailed, integrated approach to evaluate the entire biomass production chain, from the agricultural feedstock production and transportation, to the industrial conversion and commercialization & use of products. The Brazilian sugarcane biorefinery is used as a case study; however, the methods and concepts can be applied to almost any biomass alternative. Chapters explore the main issues regarding biorefinery assessment, including feedstock production and transportation modeling, biofuels and green chemistry products, as well as assessment of sustainability impacts. This book is a valuable source of information to researchers in bioenergy, green chemistry and sustainability fields. It also provides a useful framework for government agencies, investors and the energy industry to evaluate and predict the success of current and future biorefinery alternatives.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Technology Laboratory, Brazilian Bioethanol Science and, São Paulo, Brazil

    Antonio Bonomi, Otavio Cavalett

  • University of Campinas, Campinas, Institute of Economics, São Paulo, Brazil

    Marcelo Pereira da Cunha

  • University of Campinas, Campinas, Institute of Physics Gleb Wataghin, São Paulo, Brazil

    Marco A. P. Lima

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Virtual Biorefinery

  • Book Subtitle: An Optimization Strategy for Renewable Carbon Valorization

  • Editors: Antonio Bonomi, Otavio Cavalett, Marcelo Pereira da Cunha, Marco A. P. Lima

  • Series Title: Green Energy and Technology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26045-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-26043-3Published: 16 December 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79881-3Published: 28 March 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-26045-7Published: 09 December 2015

  • Series ISSN: 1865-3529

  • Series E-ISSN: 1865-3537

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XL, 285

  • Number of Illustrations: 83 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture), Renewable and Green Energy, Renewable and Green Energy

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