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Bioref-integ
EU
This method is the result of an EU project, with the aim to develop advanced bio-refinery schemes to be integrated into existing industrial fuel producing complexes. Several biomass processing sectors were considered within the project: sugar/starch (bioethanol), biodiesel, pulp and paper, conventional oil refineries, power production, the food industry and the agrosector.
Please note:
Impacts downstream (cradle to gate) are evaluated in a qualitative way, based on expert judgement.
Themes
Human toxicityClimate change
Water quantity
Product quantity and quality
Industrial requirements
Non-renewable resources (inc. energy)
Monitoring, compliance & enforcement
Supply security / critical raw materials
R&D in sustainable innovation
Geographical scale
AnywhereAssessment type
QuantitativeQualitative
Spatial focus of impact
GeneralLife Cycle
Cradle to gateTechnical Stage
DevelopmentRequired level of expertise and data
LowOpen Access and method
YesEnglish available
YesObject: Product; feedstock
Motivation: Improvement
