A5057221130- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Transportation Planning and Optimization
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Global Energy Security and Policy
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Forest Management and Policy
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Biodiesel Production and Applications
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
- Global trade and economics
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Environmental Policies and Emissions
- Environmental Conservation and Management
Imperial College London
2020
WIP - Renewable Energies
2019
Flemish Institute for Technological Research
2006-2018
Bioenergy Life Science (United States)
2018
Hasselt University
2015
Ghent University
2015
Abstract The scientific literature contains contrasting findings about the climate effects of forest bioenergy, partly due to wide diversity bioenergy systems and associated contexts, but also differences in assessment methods. must be accurately assessed inform policy‐making, complexity land, industry energy raises challenges for assessment. We examine misconceptions discuss important considerations assessing these devising measures incentivize sustainable as a component policy. temporal...
Abstract In this paper, the technical and economic advantages of combining conversion technologies into a multi‐dimensional plant primarily using regional biomass residues are investigated. The main objective is to show how locally available can be used more efficiently as source for renewable energy bio‐based products. Therefore, not only theoretical perspective considered, but also reality check local situation taken account. Although industrial attitude toward biorefineries positive,...
Abstract Low‐cost sustainable biomass availability in the European Union may not be able to meet increasing demand; exploring option of importing is therefore imperative for years come. This article assesses export potential from Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya, Ukraine, and United States by applying a number sustainability criteria. Only types with highest are selected, take advantage economies scale, e.g. pulpwood, wood waste, residues States, agricultural Ukraine. study found that,...
Policy and industry decision makers place high priority on the contribution of biomass to emerging low carbon, circular economy. Optimisation performance, from perspectives environmental, social economic sustainability resource efficiency, is essential successful development operation value chains. The complexity chains, which comprise interrelated stages land use conversion multiple end products, presents challenges. To date, have approached viewpoints single market sectors or issues, such...
While engine test procedures are mainly applied to verify and ensure compliance the various emission standards, vehicle were developed simulate in actual service (including engine, drive train chassis). These cycles usually performed on a chassis dynamometer, but can also be track. The results expressed grams of pollutant per unit distance (g/km). Examples cycles, which focussed at city buses, time-based Central Business District Cycle (CBDC) Dutch Urban Bus Driving (DUBDC) distance-based...
Biodiesel and bio-ethanol are expected to be the most applied biofuels in Europe short- mid-term, especially blended form with diesel gasoline, respectively. There is a clear need see what impact this blending will have on emissions fuel consumption of current vehicles. Public information topic mostly based older technology. Within Belgian research project BIOSES, emission tests were performed recent types vehicles running various biodiesel–diesel blends for vehicles, bio-ethanol–gasoline...
Abstract Projections show that biomass will remain important for reaching future EU renewable energy targets. In addition to using domestic biomass, European bioenergy markets also partly rely on imports of in particular trade‐oriented member states like the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. There has been a lot debate sustainability (imported) how policy should deal with this. this research, therefore, we defined long‐term strategies sustainable markets. We used input...
Different governance mechanisms have emerged to ensure biomass and bioenergy sustainability amidst a myriad of related public private regulations that existed for decades. We conducted global survey with 59 questions which examined 192 stakeholders' views experiences (1) the multi‐leveled they are subjected, (2) impacts on production trade, (3) most urgent areas improvement certification schemes. The revealed significant support along whole supply chain new legislation uses market‐based...
Due to the enhanced demands for woody biomass, it is increasingly relevant assess possibilities harvest forest residues in addition logs. Here, eight strategies whole-tree harvesting from clearcuts and early thinnings of pine (Pinus nigra Arnold) stands northern Belgium are evaluated. A detailed cost analysis using machine-rate method was conducted along with scenario sensitivity analyses variables affecting cost. On average, we found much higher revenue logs than wood chips residues. In...
The negative impact of deteriorating air quality on public health etc. is receiving growing attention. As a result, the contributing emission sources are increasingly regulated. Thus, emissions road transport - being one largest contributors under constant pressure. such, evolving legislation new cars forcing to ultra low emitting vehicles. To assist in development those vehicles an on-board measuring system capable determining ppm level carbon monoxide (CO), total hydrocarbons (THC) and...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVViewpointNEXTWhy the Debate about Land Use Change Should Not Only Focus on Biofuels1Extensive change of landscape for energy production is not limited to farmland alteration.Leen Gorissen*, Veerle Buytaert, Dieter Cuypers, Tom Dauwe, and Luc PelkmansView Author Information Flemish Institute Technological Research (VITO), Mol, Belgium VITO, Belgium, Catholic University Leuven, BelgiumCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 2010, 44, 11, 4046–4049Publication Date...
In the fkame of IEA-AMF project Real Impact New Technologies for Heavy Duty Vehicles, three state-of-the-art city bus technologies were evaluated fuel consumption and emissions in real traffic a number test cycles, both on engine vehicle level. The buses diesel bus, natural gas with stoichiometric control three-way catalyst, lean bum control. paper will compare measured real-city using Vito's VOEM measurement system. measurements showed that had clearly higher (in equivalents) than caused by...