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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2025

From fossil-based to circular bioeconomy: a Swedish and Finnish pathway.

Narasinha Shurpali, Yuan Li, Elina Tampio, Reijo Lappalainen, Ali Mohammadi, Maria Sandberg, Hem Raj Bhattarai, Ella Honkanen, Farinaz Ebrahimian, Ilmari Laaksonen and 6 more

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Article in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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16 authors.

Narasinha ShurpaliGrasslands and Sustainable Agriculture Group, Production Systems Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Halolantie 31 A, 71750, Maaninka, Finland. narasinha.shurpali@luke.fi.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1052-4396
Yuan LiGrasslands and Sustainable Agriculture Group, Production Systems Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Halolantie 31 A, 71750, Maaninka, Finland.
Elina TampioBiorefineries and Bio-Based Fertilizers Group, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Latokartanonkaari 9, 00790, Helsinki, Finland.
Reijo LappalainenDepartment of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1 F, 70210, Kuopio, Finland.
Ali MohammadiDepartment of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188, Karlstad, Sweden.
Maria SandbergDepartment of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188, Karlstad, Sweden.
Hem Raj BhattaraiGrasslands and Sustainable Agriculture Group, Production Systems Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Halolantie 31 A, 71750, Maaninka, Finland.
Ella HonkanenGrasslands and Sustainable Agriculture Group, Production Systems Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Halolantie 31 A, 71750, Maaninka, Finland.
Farinaz EbrahimianDepartment of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188, Karlstad, Sweden.
Ilmari LaaksonenBiorefineries and Bio-Based Fertilizers Group, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Tietotie 4, 31600, Jokioinen, Finland.
Lucia BlascoBiorefineries and Bio-Based Fertilizers Group, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Tietotie 4, 31600, Jokioinen, Finland.
Noora JokinenDepartment of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1 F, 70210, Kuopio, Finland.
Venkatesh GovindrajanDepartment of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188, Karlstad, Sweden.
Summaira SaghirDepartment of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1 F, 70210, Kuopio, Finland.
Vivek NarisettyMoolec Science Limited, Innovation Centre, Gallows Hill, Warwick, CV34 6UW, UK.
Karin GranströmDepartment of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188, Karlstad, Sweden.

Funding

Maa- ja MetsätalousministeriÖ VN/17097/2022Maa- ja MetsätalousministeriÖ VN/28562/2020-MMM-2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The transition from a fossil-based economy to a circular bioeconomy is a critical challenge and opportunity in the face of global climate change. Sweden and Finland, with their abundant forest resources and strong commitment to sustainability, are well positioned to lead this transition. The WoodPro project exemplifies this effort by exploring innovative ways to valorize forest residues into high-value products such as 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO), biopolymers and hydrochar. This perspective outlines the project's multidisciplinary approach, which integrates advanced bioprocessing technologies with dynamic system analysis to optimize the sustainability and economic feasibility of these biorefining pathways. We highlight the potential of these interconnected processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, close nutrient loops and stimulate rural development, while positioning the Nordic countries as global leaders in the circular bioeconomy. The insights gained from this project highlight the importance of holistic, systems-based approaches in achieving carbon neutrality and offer a model for similar transitions worldwide.

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FossilsClimate ChangeFinlandForestsSwedenBiocharBiomass conversionButanediolForest residuesGHG emissionsPolymers

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PMID40183868
PMCPMC12014817

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