Title:
An Assessment of Biomass Potentials for Decentral Biorefineries in Germany, Based on a Geoinformation System Model
Author(s):
Heck, R., Rudi, A., Schultmann, F.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Establishing biorefineries can reduce environmental emissions and dependence on imported raw materials by substituting fossil-based products.Whereas energy utilization is in commercial use, the chemical utilization of biomass is still poorly established primarily because of the lack of feedstock [1]. Detailed assessment and mapping of recoverable biomass potentials are required to develop a successful production network of bio-based chemicals. Using the example of Germany, a geographical information system (GIS) analysis is conducted to spatially allocate the residual biomass potential. First, a detailed data analysis is undertaken then, based on the selected data and literature information, a GIS model is developed. Finally, the GIS model simulates the effect of political measures and changing land use on regional available biomass. This study shows that a mix of lignocellulosic (residual) biomass in certain areas can sustainably fulfill the demand of the substrate quantities required for running decentral, innovative small- and mid-scale biorefinery concepts. With technical development leading to growing process efficiency and the capability to process multiple biomass categories in an integrated biorefinery, the developed geospatial model can easily be adapted to other use-case scenarios.
Keywords:
biomass potential assessment, industrial bioeconomy, multi-feedstock, small-scale biorefinery, geographic information system (GIS)
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Biomass resources and potentials
Event:
31st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1AO.1.3
Pages:
30 - 36
ISBN:
978-88-89407-23-3
Paper DOI:
10.5071/31stEUBCE2023-1AO.1.3
Price:
FREE
