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ArticleBiotechnology for biofuels2017

Greenhouse gas performance of biochemical biodiesel production from straw: soil organic carbon changes and time-dependent climate impact.

Hanna Karlsson, Serina Ahlgren, Mats Sandgren, Volkmar Passoth, Ola Wallberg, Per-Anders Hansson

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Article in Biotechnology for biofuels, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 42 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hanna KarlssonDepartment of Energy and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Serina AhlgrenDepartment of Energy and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Mats SandgrenDepartment of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Volkmar PassothDepartment of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Ola WallbergDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Per-Anders HanssonDepartment of Energy and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences · SELund University · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUse of bio-based diesel is increasing in Europe. It is currently produced from oilseed crops, but can also be generated from lignocellulosic biomass such as straw. However, removing straw affects soil organic carbon (SOC), with potential consequences for the climate impact of the biofuel. This study assessed the climate impacts and energy balance of biodiesel production from straw using oleaginous yeast, with subsequent biogas production from the residues, with particular emphasis on SOC changes over time. It also explored the impact of four different scenarios for returning the lignin fraction of the biomass to soil to mitigate SOC changes. Climate impact was assessed using two methods, global warming potential (GWP) and a time-dependent temperature model (∆T

resultsStraw-derived biodiesel reduced GWP by 33-80% compared with fossil fuels and primary fossil energy use for biodiesel production was 0.33-0.80 MJ

conclusionsIn a climate perspective, it is preferable to combust straw lignin to produce electricity rather than returning it to the soil if the excess electricity replaces natural gas electricity, according to results from both GWP and time-dependent temperature modelling. Using different methods to assess climate impact did not change the ranking between the scenarios, but the time-dependent temperature model provided information about system behaviour over time that can be important for evaluation of biofuel systems, particularly in relation to climate target deadlines.

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BiorefineryFAMELife cycle assessmentLignocellulosic biomassOleaginous yeast

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PMID28924452
PMCPMC5598076
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