Nanocellulose: A novel pathway to sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and circular bioeconomy

S Ahmed, MS Islam, UB Antu, MM Islam… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanocellulose, obtained from natural cellulose, has attracted considerable interest for its
distinctive properties and wide-ranging potential applications. Studies suggest that …

[HTML][HTML] Synergies and trade-offs in the European forest bioeconomy research: State of the art and the way forward

L Hetemäki, D D'Amato, A Giurca… - Forest Policy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The management and governance of forests must consider the synergies and trade-offs
between different societal goals, especially with the bioeconomy being a key factor in recent …

Views of Cross-Laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer representatives around the world on CLT practices and its future outlook

HE Ilgın, M Karjalainen, P Mikkola - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to its recent emergence, there is a limited body of global market research available on
CLT. Presently, the literature lacks comprehensive understanding regarding the present …

Insights from Finnish experts on the construction practices and future prospects of Cross-Laminated timber (CLT)

HE Ilgın, M Karjalainen - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
Given that CLT is a relatively recent innovation, there is a notable scarcity of market research
in Finland. Presently, there is a limited body of literature that provides a thorough …

[HTML][HTML] The development of bio-based industry in the European Union: A prospective integrated modelling assessment

G Philippidis, RX Álvarez, L Di Lucia, HG Hermoso… - Ecological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Quantitative bioeconomy simulation models aid our understanding of the complex market
driven dynamics accompanying the transition to a net-zero economy. This research …

Unraveling the climate neutrality of wood derivatives and biopolymers

A Sudheshwar, K Vogel, G Nyström, N Malinverno… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Bio-based materials are widely perceived as climate-neutral. To validate this perception, we
conduct a lifecycle scenario analysis for biopolymers, namely lignin and cellulose …

Beyond biomass production: Enhancing biodiversity while capturing carbon in short rotation coppice poplar plantations

N Oliveira, I Cañellas, A Fuertes, S Pascual… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodiversity is essential for the functioning of ecosystems and the provision of services. In
recent years, the role of plantations in mitigating climate change through carbon …

Design of an integrated biorefinery for bioethylene production from industrial forest byproducts

RE Cardozo, NM Clauser, FE Felissia, MC Area… - Green …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The global forest industry is focused on develo** waste valorization technologies.
Regional resources use in biorefineries could be a strategy to improve profitability and …

Life cycle assessment and circular practices in the woodworking sector: a systematic review

E Van den Auwelant, P Nimmegeers… - Clean Technologies and …, 2024 - Springer
To shift toward a bio-based and circular economy, wood is seen as a key component. To
assess the environmental impact of wood utilization, life cycle assessment (LCA) is used …

Forest bioeconomy from the perspectives of different EU countries and its potential for measuring sustainability

R Rinn, P Palátová, M Kalábová, V Jarský - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
The globally accepted concept of a bioeconomy includes the field of forestry; however, the
concept of a forest bioeconomy (FBE) does not appear to be defined uniformly. The …