Cofiring versus biomass-fired power plants: GHG (Greenhouse Gases) emissions savings comparison by means of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology
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Biomass; Cofiring; Biomass-fired power plants; Greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions; Life cycle assessment (LCA);All these keywords.
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