| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745511 | Journal of Cleaner Production | 2013 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A Brazilian Biorefinery scenario producing cellulosic ethanol is assessed through an energetic-environmental approach. ⺠Energy, emergy, ecological rucksack and gas emissions indices were calculated. ⺠Biorefinery's ethanol productivity is much higher than first-generation ethanol plants. ⺠High ethanol productivity demands a high energetic-environmental cost. ⺠A trade-off exists and a systemic view should be considered by decision makers.
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Authors
Feni Agostinho, Enrique Ortega,