Energy derived from biomass (bioenergy) is one of the most important renewable energy sources today. It is expected to play a major role in replacing fossil fuels in the global energy systems and reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the next decades (1). Wood is increasingly perceived as a green, renewable source of energy […]
Agricultural waste as a bioresource in circular bioeconomy
Agricultural waste as a bioresource in circular bioeconomy Agricultural residues that have been so far comprehended as a waste. But in circular bioeconomy, they have a new role as the bioresource for products and energy. This is certainly most welcomed step forward because we produce an enormous amount of waste. The latest Eurostat data show that EU […]
Algae as bioresource in circular bioeconomy
Algae as bioresource in circular bioeconomy In the scope of circular bioeconomy and bio-based resources, algae seem to fit perfectly into the picture. On one hand, their biomass is full of macro and micronutrients as well as interesting pharmaceutical compounds. On the other hand, they can be easily cultivated in a wide variety of wastewater […]
Bioresources in circular bioeconomy
Bioresources in circular bioeconomy In the pursuit of independence from fossil fuels and materials, avoiding the threat of finite new resources that our Earth can offer, concepts such as circular economy, bio-based resources, green economy, blue (bio)economy, and finally the circular bioeconomy are being put forward as a vital solution. Circular bioeconomy combines the approaches […]