Introduction to Biofuel Supply

What is/are Biofuel Supply?

Biofuel Supply - In this direction, a three-echelon mathematical model is developed to design MSW-to-biofuel supply chain network. ^[1] Farmers are one of the most important stakeholders in the biofuel supply chain and confront a range of uncertainties while entering the bioenergy market. ^[2] In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in modeling supply chain networks under this scheme; however, to date, only a limited number of researchers have investigated the implication of this mechanism for biofuel supply chains. ^[3] Mixed Integer Linear Programming has proven to be an effective mathematical tool for the optimization of the design and the management strategy of Advanced Biofuel Supply Chains (ABSC). ^[4] Densification techniques, such as baling, pelleting, and pyrolysis, help mitigate logistics costs associated with biomass transportation, storage, and handling, but the role of densification within the overall biomass-to-biofuel supply chain context is not yet well understood. ^[5] An integrated biofuel supply chain (SC) system, from field to product, has the potential to help fuels from second generation bioenergy crops become competitive with fossil fuels and grain-based fuels. ^[6] This paper aims to render an optimization model for designing a resilient and reliable biomass-to-biofuel supply chain network in which multi-modal terminals, biorefineries, and their connection link could be faced with disruption. ^[7] In the biofuel supply chain, there may be various and hybrid uncertainties that, if ignored, can lead to inefficient network design. ^[8] The aim of this paper is to identify the industry actors’ requirements, constraints, and preferences regarding the wood-biofuel supply chain and to identify the logistical challenges this entails, as well as how this impacts the opportunity for an increased use of alternative transport solutions. ^[9] The environmental assessment of palm oil-based biodiesel shows the trade-offs when considering all the life cycle stages of the biofuel supply chain and also when multiple impact categories are considered. ^[10] This study quantifies spatially explicit the availability of marginal land in the EU, its production biomass potentials for eight different crops, and the greenhouse gas (GHG) performance of advanced biofuel supply chains. ^[11] The results provide a systematic guideline for developing a sustainable biofuel supply-chain by minimizing cost, various aspects of transportation logistics, and multi-model alternatives under reduced energy effects. ^[12] This study develops pricing models in a decentralized biofuel supply chain focusing on both economic and environmental aspects. ^[13] Thus, the proposed model serves as a tool for decision-making, allowing the projection of a long-term structure of the biofuel supply chains and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ^[14] Last but not least, the POTEnCIA model is improved by parameterizing a first generation biofuel supply curve based on CAPRI simulations. ^[15] Several optimization models, which consider economic and environmental perspectives, have been developed recently to support the sustainable biomass-to-biofuel supply chain (BBSC) design. ^[16] Currently, the commercialization of cellulosic biofuel is proceeding at a slower pace than expected due to the high cost of the cellulosic biofuel supply chain (CBSC), especially in the manufacturing process. ^[17] Because of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emissions during supply chain activities, we present a mathematical model for designing a second generation of sustainable multi stage biofuel supply chain network which contains agricultural zones, bio-refineries and markets with the objective of maximizing the profit. ^[18] Thus, it is imperative to design a biofuel supply chain network that not only aims to minimize the delivery cost, but also incorporates biomass quality properties that make this raw material so unique yet challenging. ^[19] Although the second-generation biofuel supply chain is susceptible to changing market prices, it can be made more resilient and has advantages, for example resistance against the impacts of drought. ^[20] This paper aims to analyze the current state of the main actors involved in the liquid biofuels supply chains, specifically biodiesel, in the southeast of Mexico with the goal of identifying the feasibility of establishing biofuel supply chains in the country. ^[21] Sustainable biofuel supply chain is a key to sustainable manufacturing and the future of production. ^[22] In this paper, the profit allocation problem, which was overlooked in the collaborative bioenergy and biofuel supply chain literature, is considered. ^[23] In the context of biofuel supply chains, water is a crucial factor; nevertheless, scientific research has not yet analyzed how water scarcity can compromise the performance of these supply chains. ^[24] This paper develops a multi-objective mixed integer quadratic programming (MMIQP) model to optimize the design and planning of an algae-based biofuel supply chain network under environmental and economic objectives. ^[25] Using the framework of techno-ecological synergy (TES), this work explicitly accounts for the role of wetlands in absorbing farm runoff to design environmentally sustainable biofuel supply chains. ^[26] On the other hand, in case of lack of social management along the biofuel chains, negative outcomes are the disrespect for the smallholder and rural community rights, the poor working conditions along the biofuel supply chains, the existence of migrant workers with precarious living conditions and finally, the issues related to land use and rights. ^[27] Here, we investigate the effects of the GHG threshold under the RFS on projected GHG savings from two corn stover-based biofuel supply chain systems in the United States Midwest. ^[28] These advantages are particularly effective in the agricultural sector, where an integrated biofuel supply-chain would further benefit the overall carbon balance. ^[29] Mobile pelleting machines (MPMs) provide an as-yet-unexplored opportunity to reduce logistic costs associated with biomass-to-biofuel supply chains. ^[30] Social criteria are represented by 1) the number of regional jobs created through the installation of a biofuel supply chain, and 2) county-level social assets that may influence biorefinery project success. ^[31] This chapter presents a review of economic assessment of biofuel supply chains, including feedstock supply and conversion into advanced biofuels. ^[32] This study presents an integrated approach to determining the optimal biofuel supply chain considering biomass yield uncertainty. ^[33] In this paper, a pricing model in a decentralized three-player biofuel supply chain with RIN mechanism is proposed and the interaction among members is analyzed using Stackelberg game. ^[34] ABSTRACT Knowledge about the generalized operational efficiency of comminution machines and systems is of great interest when tailoring solid biofuel supply systems. ^[35] In this paper, the economic viability and environmental sustainability are analyzed and quantified, when restructuring the biofuel supply chain from employing first generation manufacturing technology to the one utilizing second generation technology considering the existing supply chain infrastructure. ^[36] This study presents a high-resolution quantitative tool to support decision-making in feedstock production and sourcing for hybrid biofuel supply chains. ^[37]

Sustainable Biofuel Supply

The results provide a systematic guideline for developing a sustainable biofuel supply-chain by minimizing cost, various aspects of transportation logistics, and multi-model alternatives under reduced energy effects. ^[1] Sustainable biofuel supply chain is a key to sustainable manufacturing and the future of production. ^[2] Using the framework of techno-ecological synergy (TES), this work explicitly accounts for the role of wetlands in absorbing farm runoff to design environmentally sustainable biofuel supply chains. ^[3]

Integrated Biofuel Supply

An integrated biofuel supply chain (SC) system, from field to product, has the potential to help fuels from second generation bioenergy crops become competitive with fossil fuels and grain-based fuels. ^[1] These advantages are particularly effective in the agricultural sector, where an integrated biofuel supply-chain would further benefit the overall carbon balance. ^[2]

Advanced Biofuel Supply

Mixed Integer Linear Programming has proven to be an effective mathematical tool for the optimization of the design and the management strategy of Advanced Biofuel Supply Chains (ABSC). ^[1] This study quantifies spatially explicit the availability of marginal land in the EU, its production biomass potentials for eight different crops, and the greenhouse gas (GHG) performance of advanced biofuel supply chains. ^[2]

Generation Biofuel Supply

Last but not least, the POTEnCIA model is improved by parameterizing a first generation biofuel supply curve based on CAPRI simulations. ^[1] Although the second-generation biofuel supply chain is susceptible to changing market prices, it can be made more resilient and has advantages, for example resistance against the impacts of drought. ^[2]

biofuel supply chain

In this direction, a three-echelon mathematical model is developed to design MSW-to-biofuel supply chain network. ^[1] Farmers are one of the most important stakeholders in the biofuel supply chain and confront a range of uncertainties while entering the bioenergy market. ^[2] In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in modeling supply chain networks under this scheme; however, to date, only a limited number of researchers have investigated the implication of this mechanism for biofuel supply chains. ^[3] Mixed Integer Linear Programming has proven to be an effective mathematical tool for the optimization of the design and the management strategy of Advanced Biofuel Supply Chains (ABSC). ^[4] Densification techniques, such as baling, pelleting, and pyrolysis, help mitigate logistics costs associated with biomass transportation, storage, and handling, but the role of densification within the overall biomass-to-biofuel supply chain context is not yet well understood. ^[5] An integrated biofuel supply chain (SC) system, from field to product, has the potential to help fuels from second generation bioenergy crops become competitive with fossil fuels and grain-based fuels. ^[6] This paper aims to render an optimization model for designing a resilient and reliable biomass-to-biofuel supply chain network in which multi-modal terminals, biorefineries, and their connection link could be faced with disruption. ^[7] In the biofuel supply chain, there may be various and hybrid uncertainties that, if ignored, can lead to inefficient network design. ^[8] The aim of this paper is to identify the industry actors’ requirements, constraints, and preferences regarding the wood-biofuel supply chain and to identify the logistical challenges this entails, as well as how this impacts the opportunity for an increased use of alternative transport solutions. ^[9] The environmental assessment of palm oil-based biodiesel shows the trade-offs when considering all the life cycle stages of the biofuel supply chain and also when multiple impact categories are considered. ^[10] This study quantifies spatially explicit the availability of marginal land in the EU, its production biomass potentials for eight different crops, and the greenhouse gas (GHG) performance of advanced biofuel supply chains. ^[11] This study develops pricing models in a decentralized biofuel supply chain focusing on both economic and environmental aspects. ^[12] Thus, the proposed model serves as a tool for decision-making, allowing the projection of a long-term structure of the biofuel supply chains and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ^[13] Several optimization models, which consider economic and environmental perspectives, have been developed recently to support the sustainable biomass-to-biofuel supply chain (BBSC) design. ^[14] Currently, the commercialization of cellulosic biofuel is proceeding at a slower pace than expected due to the high cost of the cellulosic biofuel supply chain (CBSC), especially in the manufacturing process. ^[15] Because of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emissions during supply chain activities, we present a mathematical model for designing a second generation of sustainable multi stage biofuel supply chain network which contains agricultural zones, bio-refineries and markets with the objective of maximizing the profit. ^[16] Thus, it is imperative to design a biofuel supply chain network that not only aims to minimize the delivery cost, but also incorporates biomass quality properties that make this raw material so unique yet challenging. ^[17] Although the second-generation biofuel supply chain is susceptible to changing market prices, it can be made more resilient and has advantages, for example resistance against the impacts of drought. ^[18] This paper aims to analyze the current state of the main actors involved in the liquid biofuels supply chains, specifically biodiesel, in the southeast of Mexico with the goal of identifying the feasibility of establishing biofuel supply chains in the country. ^[19] Sustainable biofuel supply chain is a key to sustainable manufacturing and the future of production. ^[20] In this paper, the profit allocation problem, which was overlooked in the collaborative bioenergy and biofuel supply chain literature, is considered. ^[21] In the context of biofuel supply chains, water is a crucial factor; nevertheless, scientific research has not yet analyzed how water scarcity can compromise the performance of these supply chains. ^[22] This paper develops a multi-objective mixed integer quadratic programming (MMIQP) model to optimize the design and planning of an algae-based biofuel supply chain network under environmental and economic objectives. ^[23] Using the framework of techno-ecological synergy (TES), this work explicitly accounts for the role of wetlands in absorbing farm runoff to design environmentally sustainable biofuel supply chains. ^[24] On the other hand, in case of lack of social management along the biofuel chains, negative outcomes are the disrespect for the smallholder and rural community rights, the poor working conditions along the biofuel supply chains, the existence of migrant workers with precarious living conditions and finally, the issues related to land use and rights. ^[25] Here, we investigate the effects of the GHG threshold under the RFS on projected GHG savings from two corn stover-based biofuel supply chain systems in the United States Midwest. ^[26] Mobile pelleting machines (MPMs) provide an as-yet-unexplored opportunity to reduce logistic costs associated with biomass-to-biofuel supply chains. ^[27] Social criteria are represented by 1) the number of regional jobs created through the installation of a biofuel supply chain, and 2) county-level social assets that may influence biorefinery project success. ^[28] This chapter presents a review of economic assessment of biofuel supply chains, including feedstock supply and conversion into advanced biofuels. ^[29] This study presents an integrated approach to determining the optimal biofuel supply chain considering biomass yield uncertainty. ^[30] In this paper, a pricing model in a decentralized three-player biofuel supply chain with RIN mechanism is proposed and the interaction among members is analyzed using Stackelberg game. ^[31] In this paper, the economic viability and environmental sustainability are analyzed and quantified, when restructuring the biofuel supply chain from employing first generation manufacturing technology to the one utilizing second generation technology considering the existing supply chain infrastructure. ^[32] This study presents a high-resolution quantitative tool to support decision-making in feedstock production and sourcing for hybrid biofuel supply chains. ^[33]