Environmental Impacts of Next Generation Biofuels

本研究的目标是量化与第二代（纤维素乙醇）和第三代（例如，藻类产生的）生物燃料。 将应用生命周期评估（LCA）框架。 将评估避免或减轻引入第二代和第三代生物燃料的意外后果的战略。 该研究旨在为美国生物燃料发展提供更可持续的发展轨迹。在研究工作中开发的LCA将广泛适用，并可能指导未来对生物燃料的评估。 教育和推广将包括将研究纳入本科和研究生课程。该项目由工程局CBET司的环境可持续性方案和可持续性能源方案共同资助。

0932606LandisThe goal of this research is to quantify the water quality degradation tradeoffs associated with 2nd (cellulosic ethanol) and 3rd generation (e.g., algae-produced) biofuels. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework will be applied. Strategies for avoiding or mitigating unintended consequences of the introduction of 2nd and 3rd generation biofuels will be evaluated. The research targets to inform a more sustainable trajectory for biofuels development in the U.S. The LCA developed within the research effort will be broadly applicable and potentially will guide future assessments of biofuels. Education and outreach will include the incorporation of research into undergraduate and graduate courses.This project is co-funded by the Environmental Sustainability Program and the Energy for Sustainability Program of the CBET Division of the Engineering Directorate.