The role of biofuels in the future energy supply

被引：137
作者：
Caspeta, Luis [1 ]
Buijs, Nicolaas A. A. [1 ]
Nielsen, Jens [1 ]
机构：
[1] Chalmers Univ Technol, Dept Chem & Biol Engn, SE-41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
来源：
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 2013年 / 6卷 / 04期
关键词：
ETHANOL-PRODUCTION; CHALLENGES; CONVERSION; EMISSIONS; EFFICIENCIES; GASES; COSTS; CO2;
D O I：
10.1039/c3ee24403b
中图分类号：
O6 [化学];
学科分类号：
0703 ;
摘要：
In recent years several different arguments have been raised against the use of biofuels and their role in our future energy supply. These arguments can be divided into issues related to costs, food versus fuel, and lack of sustainability. Here we address these three points and argue that biofuels represent an essential contribution to our future energy supply and more importantly will contribute to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
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页码：1077 / 1082
页数：6
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