In this study we provide up-to-date cradle-to-gate information on the environmental footprint
of polylactic acid (PLA) produced in Thailand at commercial scale, covering emerging topics …

Biofuels are regarded as a key element in order to reach the EU renewable energy targets.
However the implementation of biofuel technologies, depending on the type of feedstock …

Land demand is driven by an increasing population and changing consumption patterns.
When land is required Land Use Changes (LUC) are triggered, causing several …

The biorefining of biowastes, specifically the organic fraction of municipal solid waste
(OFMSW), into biofuels and high-value products is an energy-demanding process, still …

Impact assessments are used to raise evidence and guide the implementation of
sustainability strategies in commodity value chains. Due to methodological and data …

Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCHEVs) are considered to be the most attractive long-
term option for passenger cars. Several barriers, such as cost, durability and hydrogen …

Climate change mitigation pathways have highlighted both the critical role of land‐use
emissions, and the potential use of biofuels as a low‐emission energy carrier. This has led …

The process simulation technique is integrated into life cycle assessment (LCA) in this study
to reduce biased parameters in process data collection and perform a fair comparison …

Policies and business decisions intended to promote the use of bioenergy should be based
on accurate estimates of the sustainability impacts of various alternatives, including indirect …

The palm biodiesel industry has been promoted for climate change mitigation, energy
security and sustainability strategies worldwide. International debates on land use change …