A closer look at the developments and impact of biofuels in transport and environment; what are the next steps?

摘要

Nowadays, there is a worldwide interest in changing the current unsustainable economy based on fossil fuels to a more sustainable economy based on renewable biomass. Such interest is mainly motivated by the concern to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Biomass use for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials is considered crucial to ensure a sustainable low-carbon economy for the future with potential environmental, economic, and social benefits. Other factors, such as the oil prices fluctuations and environmental concerns, have also made biomass an important alternative to fossil feedstocks for the production of fuels and chemicals.