Sustainability analysis of biofuels through the supply chain using indicators

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2013

Autores

Teresa M. Mata (Autor) FEUP; Nídia S. Caetano (Autor) FEUP; Carlos A. V. Costa (Autor) FEUP; Subhas K. Sikdar (Autor) Outra; António A. Martins (Autor) FEUP

Revista

Título: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

Vol. 3

Páginas: 53-60

ISSN: 2213-1388

Editora: Elsevier

Indexação

ISI Web of Science

Scopus - 38 Citações

Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências da engenharia e tecnologias

CORDIS: Ciências Tecnológicas

Projetos Associados

UI0511 - PROJECTO ESTRATÉGICO - UI 511 - 2013-2014

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-008-C0V

DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2013.06.001

Abstract (EN): Although biofuels are seen as a viable option for partially replacing fossil fuels in the transportation sector, their widespread application raises questions about their potential economic, societal and environmental impacts. This article illustrates the application of a sustainability evaluation methodology to biofuels throughout their supply chain based on sustainability indicators. Five indicators (LCEE, FER, GW, LUI, and CSCE) were selected for the analysis, taking into account the information available in the open literature, and the availability of data to calculate them. Biodiesel and bioethanol from common feedstocks are compared with each other and with fossil diesel and gasoline, their main competitors, with the goal of identifying which ones are better from a sustainability point of view. Results show that ethanol from sugarcane is the most sustainable option, even when compared with dominant fossil fuels; while no feedstock for biodiesel production emerges as a better option. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 8