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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Conference object 2020 ItalyPublisher:ETA-Florence Renewable Energies Authors:Ester Scotto Di Perta;
Ester Scotto Di Perta
Ester Scotto Di Perta in OpenAIREElena Cervelli;
Bartolo Di Nardo; Stefano Caro; +2 AuthorsElena Cervelli
Elena Cervelli in OpenAIREEster Scotto Di Perta;
Ester Scotto Di Perta
Ester Scotto Di Perta in OpenAIREElena Cervelli;
Bartolo Di Nardo; Stefano Caro;Elena Cervelli
Elena Cervelli in OpenAIRESalvatore Faugno;
Salvatore Faugno
Salvatore Faugno in OpenAIREStefania Pindozzi;
Stefania Pindozzi
Stefania Pindozzi in OpenAIREhandle: 11588/832432
In Campania Region, the rise in Buffalo heads reared plays an important role in the manure management of the region. Moreover, in order to comply with the European regulation (the National Emission Ceiling), the updating of national emission inventories, as well as the investigation of different fertilizers, manure treatments prior to field application and innovative reducing ammonia techniques, are necessary. Specifically, controlling emissions techniques should help farms both during the storage period and during the spreading activities. Indeed, both steps in manure management affect the total ammonia volatilization. To this purpose, this paper presents an innovative view of the manure management system. The interaction between Biochar (a solid material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-limited environment) and manure was evaluated, adding a commercial Biochar to the liquid fraction of buffalo digestate in the storage tank. The data obtained suggest that a reduction in ammonia emissions is still possible. A reduction in terms of ammonia emissions was recorded during the storage period due to nutrient retention capabilities of biochar. Specifically, Digestate without any coverage proved to emit 58% more than the same digestate covered by a 2 cm of biochar. Proceedings of the 28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-9 July 2020, Virtual, pp. 860-863
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013 ItalyPublisher:PAGEPress Publications Authors:PINDOZZI, STEFANIA;
PINDOZZI, STEFANIA
PINDOZZI, STEFANIA in OpenAIREFAUGNO, SALVATORE;
FAUGNO, SALVATORE
FAUGNO, SALVATORE in OpenAIRECERVELLI, ELENA;
CAPOLUPO, ALESSANDRA; +2 AuthorsCERVELLI, ELENA
CERVELLI, ELENA in OpenAIREPINDOZZI, STEFANIA;
PINDOZZI, STEFANIA
PINDOZZI, STEFANIA in OpenAIREFAUGNO, SALVATORE;
FAUGNO, SALVATORE
FAUGNO, SALVATORE in OpenAIRECERVELLI, ELENA;
CAPOLUPO, ALESSANDRA;CERVELLI, ELENA
CERVELLI, ELENA in OpenAIRESANNINO, MAURA;
SANNINO, MAURA
SANNINO, MAURA in OpenAIREBOCCIA, LORENZO;
BOCCIA, LORENZO
BOCCIA, LORENZO in OpenAIREhandle: 11588/564586
Campania region is undergoing a new and important land use change (LUC). Large areas under tobacco are experiencing a severe economic crisis and cereal areas, especially in the hill, are cultivated with increasing difficulty, with poor economic results (yield value of 2.5 t/ha/year) and under the risk of erosion. No-food crops suitable in these contexts are the perennial and in this case, the land use change would certainly lead to a positive impact on reducing erosion, but also on the reduction of nutrient requirement, on fuel consumption and perhaps it would also lead to an increase in profitability. The aim of this work is to identify the areas in which the land use change could be realistic and ecologically compatible and to evaluate the main consequence of the LUC. The study area includes the entire Campania region. It has been assumed that the areas that will undergo the LUC will be the hilly, not-irrigated cereal crop, with altitudes between 400 and 750 m a.s.l., not included in natural parks, in the Site of Community Importance and in the Special Protection Areas. Through the climate model, inferred from the Ground Water Protection Plan, the area to be examined was classified as ‘cold Lauretum’, which is a good area for the Arundo donax crops up to 750 m a.l.s., with recoverable biomass yield of about 12.6 t/year. The erosion has been estimated with RUSLE applied to the whole region. Using the ESRI ArcGis 10.0 software, seven large areas, partially convertible, were identified. The area that is realistic to convert amounted to approximately 500 km2. The value of the biomass production has been evaluated in the order of 25 million euro a year; actual wheat production would be 33 million euro a year but the production costs are far greater. With LUC there is a reduction in soil erosion in the order of 300000 t/year. This would lead a saving, on global scale, in the order of 10 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2020 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:di Perta E. S.;
Mautone A.; Oliva M.;di Perta E. S.
di Perta E. S. in OpenAIRECervelli E.;
+1 AuthorsCervelli E.
Cervelli E. in OpenAIREdi Perta E. S.;
Mautone A.; Oliva M.;di Perta E. S.
di Perta E. S. in OpenAIRECervelli E.;
Cervelli E.
Cervelli E. in OpenAIREPindozzi S.;
Pindozzi S.
Pindozzi S. in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12072986
handle: 11588/812742
The storage of livestock manure is responsible for ammonia emissions into the atmosphere. Different natural covers could be used during animal manure storage, but the mitigation effect is influenced by the manure characteristics due to the housing or treatment systems. Starting from cattle and buffalo manure, the objectives of this study were (i) to assess the effect of anaerobic digestion (AD) and solid–liquid separation (SLS) on ammonia emissions during storage as well as natural crust development and (ii) to investigate the reduction in ammonia emissions by using a layer of straw to cover the stored animal manure. Storage conditions were simulated in a small-scale application in a climate-controlled room. Results showed that the higher organic matter content of cow raw slurry facilitated the surface crust formation starting from the first days of storage. AD with SLS increased ammonia emissions (48.5%) due to the increase of the ammoniacal nitrogen content. On the other hand, animal manure covered with a layer of straw showed a 7.3% reduction of ammonia emissions. This study suggests that treatments and covering strategies must be calibrated to different manure types to enhance the mitigation effect.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2023 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Elena Cervelli;
Pier Francesco Recchi;Elena Cervelli
Elena Cervelli in OpenAIREEster Scotto di Perta;
Ester Scotto di Perta
Ester Scotto di Perta in OpenAIREStefania Pindozzi;
Stefania Pindozzi
Stefania Pindozzi in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/land12101865
handle: 11588/943275
In the last two centuries, land-use change (LUC) has been the most important direct change driver for terrestrial ecosystems. In contrast with the consequent ecosystem degradation, forward-looking spatial policies and target landscape and land-use planning processes are needed from a sustainability perspective. The present paper proposes a framework of action, including different landscape-planning and ecological approaches: from spatial modelling to recognize LUC and build different scenarios, to ecosystem service (ES) assessment to evaluate possible environmental impacts. Three different scenarios were explored: Trend, No Tillage, and Energy crops. The sediment delivery ratio and carbon storage and sequestration ESs were assessed and compared for each scenario. The results show that regional development in line with past trends could lead to further land degradation (with ES value losses, in a decade, greater than 5%). Instead, the two scenarios proposed in compliance with EU policies could bring benefits, if only those related to moderate LUCs and respecting the naturally grass-vegetated land. The aim of the paper is to support decision makers and local communities in the landscape planning landscape planning process. From the local to global scale, guided and shared LUC management allows us to implement sustainable development, based not only on a deep knowledge of the physical environment but also of social and economic issues.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019 ItalyPublisher:PAGEPress Publications Authors:Ester Scotto di Perta;
Ester Scotto di Perta
Ester Scotto di Perta in OpenAIREElena Cervelli;
Maria Pironti di Campagna;Elena Cervelli
Elena Cervelli in OpenAIREStefania Pindozzi;
Stefania Pindozzi
Stefania Pindozzi in OpenAIREdoi: 10.4081/jae.2019.939
handle: 11588/761503
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a mature technology commonly used for manure treatment, both for the stabilisation of waste and for the production of energy. The introduction of new incentives could represent an opportunity for biogas production, when the current feed-in-tariffs, which improved the financial feasibility of AD plants producing electricity will end. This paper examines the feasibility of reconverting an existing AD biogas production plant into a biomethane production plant. The AD plant, in this case study, is a two-stage reactor situated in the centre of Italy and mainly fed with livestock manure from both cows and buffaloes. The economic analysis of two hypotheses is provided: i) continuing the electricity production from biogas after the end of the current incentives (2025); ii) considering the new incentives program for the biomethane and reconverting the plant, using hollow-fibre membranes for the purification of the raw biogas (SEPURAN® Green modules, EnviTec). For this purpose, investment and operating costs, based on plant monitoring data (2105.3 m3 d–1, Biogas production; 4432.9 kWh d–1, electricity production) as well as on market analysis for costs evaluation were considered. The mean biogas production for the considered year was about 30% less than the expected production, indicated by producer, highlighting the need for the optimisation of the management of the reactors. Moreover, based on the averaged methane production (June 2017-June 2018), results show that: i) plant conversion for the biomethane production is not suitable for small-scale plants, due to the high investment costs of upgrading technology (1.2 M€); ii) when current incentives end, the electricity production from biogas in the current plant may not be self-sufficient, due to the highly expensive operating costs. This paper provides a first analysis of the possible fate of the biogas plants under the new incentives.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2022 ItalyPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Scotto di Perta, Ester;
Scotto di Perta, Ester
Scotto di Perta, Ester in OpenAIRECesaro, Alessandra;
Cesaro, Alessandra
Cesaro, Alessandra in OpenAIREPindozzi, Stefania;
Pindozzi, Stefania
Pindozzi, Stefania in OpenAIREFrunzo, Luigi;
+2 AuthorsFrunzo, Luigi
Frunzo, Luigi in OpenAIREScotto di Perta, Ester;
Scotto di Perta, Ester
Scotto di Perta, Ester in OpenAIRECesaro, Alessandra;
Cesaro, Alessandra
Cesaro, Alessandra in OpenAIREPindozzi, Stefania;
Pindozzi, Stefania
Pindozzi, Stefania in OpenAIREFrunzo, Luigi;
Frunzo, Luigi
Frunzo, Luigi in OpenAIREEsposito, Giovanni;
Esposito, Giovanni
Esposito, Giovanni in OpenAIREPapirio, Stefano;
Papirio, Stefano
Papirio, Stefano in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/en15145032
handle: 11588/891087
This study investigates the dark fermentation of fruit and vegetable waste under mesophilic conditions (30–34 °C), as a valorization route for H2 and volatile fatty acids production, simulating the open market waste composition over the year in two Mediterranean countries. Specifically, the study focuses on the effect of the (i) seasonal variability, (ii) initial pH, and (iii) substrate/inoculum ratio on the yields and composition of the main end products. Concerning the seasonal variation, the summer and spring mixtures led to +16.8 and +21.7% higher H2 production than the winter/autumn mixture, respectively. Further investigation on the least productive substrate (winter/autumn) led to 193.0 ± 7.4 NmL of H2 g VS−1 at a pH of 5.5 and a substrate/inoculum of 1. With the same substrate, at a pH of 7.5, the highest acetic acid yield of 7.0 mmol/g VS was observed, with acetic acid corresponding to 78.2% of the total acids. Whereas a substrate/inoculum of 3 resulted in the lowest H2 yield, amounting to 111.2 ± 7.6 NmL of H2 g VS−1, due to a decrease of the pH to 4.8, which likely caused an inhibitory effect by undissociated acids. This study demonstrates that dark fermentation can be a valuable strategy to efficiently manage such leftovers, rather than landfilling or improperly treating them.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Conference object 2020 ItalyPublisher:ETA-Florence Renewable Energies Authors:Scotto Di Perta E.;
Scotto Di Perta E.
Scotto Di Perta E. in OpenAIREPindozzi S.;
Pindozzi S.
Pindozzi S. in OpenAIRECervelli E.;
Di Costanzo L.; +2 AuthorsCervelli E.
Cervelli E. in OpenAIREScotto Di Perta E.;
Scotto Di Perta E.
Scotto Di Perta E. in OpenAIREPindozzi S.;
Pindozzi S.
Pindozzi S. in OpenAIRECervelli E.;
Di Costanzo L.; Assirelli A.;Cervelli E.
Cervelli E. in OpenAIREFaugno S.;
Faugno S.
Faugno S. in OpenAIREhandle: 11588/832820
This study deals with the innovative micro-injection technique, which allows the slurry to be injected at 5 cm deep into the soil with a reduced traction force, a crucial point for the farms. To this purpose, two slurry spreading techniques were compared in laboratory under controlled temperature and humidity conditions: (i) the band spreading application (BS) and (ii) the microinjection application (MI) of a liquid fraction of cow digestate. The slurry spreading was simulated using 6 glass vessels filled by 3770 g of sieved soil at 5 mm, characterized by a water-filled pore space (WFPS) of 60%. During a monitoring period of 5 days after the slurry application, ammonia and methane emissions were measured. The cumulative ammonia emissions measured for the band spreading and micro-injection were 985,2 mgN m-2 and 24,6 mgN m-2, respectively. Proceedings of the 28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-9 July 2020, Virtual, pp. 864-866
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2013 ItalyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Stefania Pindozzi;
Stefania Pindozzi
Stefania Pindozzi in OpenAIRELorenzo Boccia;
Lorenzo Boccia
Lorenzo Boccia in OpenAIRECollins Okello;
Collins Okello; +1 AuthorsCollins Okello
Collins Okello in OpenAIREStefania Pindozzi;
Stefania Pindozzi
Stefania Pindozzi in OpenAIRELorenzo Boccia;
Lorenzo Boccia
Lorenzo Boccia in OpenAIRECollins Okello;
Collins Okello;Collins Okello
Collins Okello in OpenAIRESalvatore Faugno;
Salvatore Faugno
Salvatore Faugno in OpenAIREhandle: 11588/564571
Abstract Biomass is the major source of energy in most developing countries. However, there are concerns about the sustainability of biomass supplies and the environmental impacts resulting from their use. Use of residues could contribute to ensuring sustainable supply of biomass energy. This study presents findings of an evaluation of the energy potential of agricultural and forest residues in Uganda using census data of the year 2008/2009. Annual productions of crop and forest residues were estimated using residue-to-product ratio (RPR) method. Energy potential of each residue class was then determined basing on their respective lower heating values. The biogas generation potential of each animal category was used to evaluate the energy potential of animal manure. Results showed that the total energy potential of the residues amount to 260 PJ y −1 , which is about 70% of gross biomass energy requirement of Uganda for the year 2008. Crop residues had the highest contribution of about 150 PJ y −1 , followed by animal residues with a potential of 65 PJ y −1 . Maize residue is the predominant crop residue with energy potential of 65 PJ y −1 followed by beans and banana, each at 16 PJ y −1 . This study indicates that agricultural and forest residues can be a major renewable energy source for Uganda. When sustainably utilised, biomass residues could contribute to reduction in environmental degradation in the country.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Conference object 2020 ItalyPublisher:ETA-Florence Renewable Energies Authors:Cervelli E.;
Cervelli E.
Cervelli E. in OpenAIREScotto Di Perta;
Mautone A.;Scotto Di Perta
Scotto Di Perta in OpenAIREFaugno S.;
+1 AuthorsFaugno S.
Faugno S. in OpenAIRECervelli E.;
Cervelli E.
Cervelli E. in OpenAIREScotto Di Perta;
Mautone A.;Scotto Di Perta
Scotto Di Perta in OpenAIREFaugno S.;
Faugno S.
Faugno S. in OpenAIREPindozzi S.;
Pindozzi S.
Pindozzi S. in OpenAIREhandle: 11588/832812
As result of a strong anthropic pressure, all European landscape is increasingly becoming a complex entity, implying the need for specific management and planning approaches based on a specific knowledge. “Marginal lands” usually present socio-economic and geographic disadvantages, but often are also important environmental and natural reserves. Energy crops cultivation in marginal lands can be considered a useful opportunity for farmers, against the progressive risk of under-utilization or abandonment. The aim of this work is to support land-use and landscape planning to guarantee development opportunities, preserving and enhancing the natural heritage. Inside the study area (an interregional context between Molise and Campania regions - Southern Italy) marginal lands were identified starting from regulatory tools and a spatial multicriteria analysis. Three different scenarios were built: 1) No changes in land use; 2) energy crops cultivation in “fringe areas”, 3) land-use abandonment. The results show about 15% of the study area is identifiable as “Fringe areas”, identified by means of S-MCDA. Results validate the LUC scenarios built by means of S-MCDA approach and highlight the close connection and the utility of integration among ecological indicators, in landscape planning and LUC scenarios building and assessment in the ex-ante evaluation stage. Proceedings of the 28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-9 July 2020, Virtual, pp. 805-811
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020 ItalyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Elena Cervelli;
Elena Cervelli
Elena Cervelli in OpenAIREEster Scotto di Perta;
Ester Scotto di Perta
Ester Scotto di Perta in OpenAIREStefania Pindozzi;
Stefania Pindozzi
Stefania Pindozzi in OpenAIREhandle: 11588/790567
Abstract Starting from the identification of marginal areas, this work presents a possible physical–mathematical approach as a support to landscape planning, based on the pragmatic determination of the predictable environmental effects connected to land use changes (LUC) and related to objective and quantitative ecological indicators for environmental impact assessment. “Fringe areas”, which are more suitable to change in a medium-short time frame, were determined through a spatial multicriteria decision analysis (S-MCDA) process. Three land use changes scenarios were identified and analysed, namely: the current situation, energy crop cultivation in marginal lands, and the possible abandonment of lands such as these. Energy crop cultivation in marginal lands is widely considered to be a useful opportunity for farmers, against the progressive risk of under-utilization or abandonment; nevertheless, the large areas needed can cause important environmental side-effects. In order to assess the possible variations in environmental components in the ex-ante planning phase, scenarios were assessed in terms of habitat and biodiversity ecosystems services (using both monetary and indexes approach), focusing also on possible environmental fragmentation analysis by means of landscape metrics, which are simple measures used to deepen landscape configuration and structure. The S-MCDA process allowed about 10% of the study area with less favourable environmental conditions to be defined, where land use change is desirable in a medium-short time frame. For the energy crops scenario, the ecosystem services (ESs) approach highlights positive repercussions in terms of habitat quality and biodiversity value. Similar trends are highlighted by different ESs assessment methods adopted (monetary and indexes), confirming themselves. Also, landscape pattern analysis confirmed positive habitat connectivity trends: the delineation of fringe areas has preserved, in energy crops scenario, natural and semi-natural classes, reducing the risk of disturbance with respect to the biodiversity and habitat. This condition assumes that adopted S-MCDA method can contribute positively and significantly to the definition of LUC scenarios and land management. In conclusion, marginal lands can become an opportunity to improve socio-economic conditions and to enhance land image, while respecting the environment. LUC scenarios building, and their assessment by means of ecological indicators become a dynamic and structured tool in the land use planning /management process to support decision maker choices and to re-calibrate interventions, with the aim of contributing to sustainable policies of land management (ecological corridors, compensation and / or mitigation measures, etc.), emphasizing land sustainable management benefits (such as climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction).
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