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Optimising Agricultural Waste Supply Chains for Sustainable Bioenergy Production: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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  • Maryam Roudneshin

    (School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, UCD Belfield, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland)

  • Amanda Sosa

    (School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, UCD Belfield, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland)

Abstract

One of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is to “Ensure access to affordable, sustainable, and clean energy for all.” Additionally, the growing concerns about climate change and energy security have heightened the importance of exploring alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels. The utilisation of agricultural waste for bioenergy production has acquired significant attention due to its potential to mitigate environmental impacts and provide renewable energy sources. However, the major obstacle to producing bioenergy is managing the supply chain while considering economic, environmental, and social factors in an optimal way. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the literature on the management of agriculture waste supply chains, specifically related to the use of modelling and optimisation techniques for planning. The first section describes different stages of the supply chain and various technologies for converting biomass to bioenergy. This is followed by a synopsis of the literature reviewed based on decision levels, objective functions, modelling methodologies, and optimisation approaches. Finally, the review highlights limitations and gaps in current research and the areas with potential for further exploration.

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  • Maryam Roudneshin & Amanda Sosa, 2024. "Optimising Agricultural Waste Supply Chains for Sustainable Bioenergy Production: A Comprehensive Literature Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-23, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:11:p:2542-:d:1401225
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