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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2014 DenmarkPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Niero, Monia;
Niero, Monia
Niero, Monia in OpenAIREPizzol, Massimo;
Bruun, Henrik Gundorph;Pizzol, Massimo
Pizzol, Massimo in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREWastewater treatment has nowadays multiple functions as produces both clean effluents and sludge, which is increasingly seen as a resource rather than a waste product. Technological as well as management choices influence the performance of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) on the multiple functions. In this context, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can determine what choices provide the best environmental performance. However, the assessment is not straightforward due to the intrinsic space and time-related variability of the wastewater treatment process. These challenges were addressed in a comparative LCA of four types of WWTPs, representative of mainstream treatment options in Denmark. The four plant types differ regarding size and treatment technology: aerobic versus anaerobic, chemical vs. combined chemical and biological. Trade-offs in their environmental performance was identified considering system expansion to model the avoided impacts achievable in different end-of-life scenarios for sludge: combustion with energy production versus agricultural application. To account for the variability in quality of effluents and sludge, and to address the related uncertainties, Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis were applied. Uncertainties related to the choice of Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) method and to the use of different data sources were also discussed. The results showed that, for the climate change and fossil depletion impact categories, recycling phosphorus to agricultural soils appear as a more sustainable alternative compared to the incineration of sludge. However, the uncertainty and sensitivity analysis showed that robust conclusions could not be drawn on the eutrophication and toxicity-related impact categories.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2014 DenmarkPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Niero, Monia;
Niero, Monia
Niero, Monia in OpenAIREPizzol, Massimo;
Bruun, Henrik Gundorph;Pizzol, Massimo
Pizzol, Massimo in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREWastewater treatment has nowadays multiple functions as produces both clean effluents and sludge, which is increasingly seen as a resource rather than a waste product. Technological as well as management choices influence the performance of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) on the multiple functions. In this context, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can determine what choices provide the best environmental performance. However, the assessment is not straightforward due to the intrinsic space and time-related variability of the wastewater treatment process. These challenges were addressed in a comparative LCA of four types of WWTPs, representative of mainstream treatment options in Denmark. The four plant types differ regarding size and treatment technology: aerobic versus anaerobic, chemical vs. combined chemical and biological. Trade-offs in their environmental performance was identified considering system expansion to model the avoided impacts achievable in different end-of-life scenarios for sludge: combustion with energy production versus agricultural application. To account for the variability in quality of effluents and sludge, and to address the related uncertainties, Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis were applied. Uncertainties related to the choice of Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) method and to the use of different data sources were also discussed. The results showed that, for the climate change and fossil depletion impact categories, recycling phosphorus to agricultural soils appear as a more sustainable alternative compared to the incineration of sludge. However, the uncertainty and sensitivity analysis showed that robust conclusions could not be drawn on the eutrophication and toxicity-related impact categories.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eu180 citations 180 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 1% Powered by BIP!
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2020 DenmarkPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | DECISIVEEC| DECISIVEAuthors:Manfred Klinglmair;
Manfred Klinglmair
Manfred Klinglmair in OpenAIREMarianne Thomsen;
Marianne Thomsen
Marianne Thomsen in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12187399
What are the effects, measured as flows of biogenic carbon, plant nutrients, and pollutants, of moving organic waste up the waste hierarchy? We present a case study of Denmark, where most of the organic fraction of household waste (OFHW) is incinerated, with ongoing efforts to increase bio-waste recycling. In this study, one-third of the OFHW produced in North Zealand, Denmark, is diverted away from incineration, according to the Danish Waste Resource Plan 2013–2018. Co-digestion of OFHW, and digestate application on agricultural soil, utilizes biogenic carbon, first for energy conversion, and the remainder for long-term soil sequestration, with additional benefits for plant nutrient composition by increasing the N:P ratio in the digestate. We show a dynamic model of the biogenic carbon flows in a mix of OFHW co-digested with livestock manure and sewage sludge, addressing the contribution of OFHW to long-term carbon sequestration compared to other agricultural residues and bio-wastes over a time span of 100 years. In addition, we trace the associated annual nutrient and cadmium loads to the topsoil. At constant annual input rates and management practices, a diversion of 33% of OFHW would result in an increased organic carbon build-up of approximately 4% over the current amounts applied. The addition of OFHW, moreover, beneficially adjusts the N:P ratio of the digestate mix upwards, albeit without reaching an ideally high ratio by that measure alone. Cd loads from OFHW remain well below regulatory limits.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2020 DenmarkPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | DECISIVEEC| DECISIVEAuthors:Manfred Klinglmair;
Manfred Klinglmair
Manfred Klinglmair in OpenAIREMarianne Thomsen;
Marianne Thomsen
Marianne Thomsen in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su12187399
What are the effects, measured as flows of biogenic carbon, plant nutrients, and pollutants, of moving organic waste up the waste hierarchy? We present a case study of Denmark, where most of the organic fraction of household waste (OFHW) is incinerated, with ongoing efforts to increase bio-waste recycling. In this study, one-third of the OFHW produced in North Zealand, Denmark, is diverted away from incineration, according to the Danish Waste Resource Plan 2013–2018. Co-digestion of OFHW, and digestate application on agricultural soil, utilizes biogenic carbon, first for energy conversion, and the remainder for long-term soil sequestration, with additional benefits for plant nutrient composition by increasing the N:P ratio in the digestate. We show a dynamic model of the biogenic carbon flows in a mix of OFHW co-digested with livestock manure and sewage sludge, addressing the contribution of OFHW to long-term carbon sequestration compared to other agricultural residues and bio-wastes over a time span of 100 years. In addition, we trace the associated annual nutrient and cadmium loads to the topsoil. At constant annual input rates and management practices, a diversion of 33% of OFHW would result in an increased organic carbon build-up of approximately 4% over the current amounts applied. The addition of OFHW, moreover, beneficially adjusts the N:P ratio of the digestate mix upwards, albeit without reaching an ideally high ratio by that measure alone. Cd loads from OFHW remain well below regulatory limits.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018 DenmarkPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | DECISIVEEC| DECISIVEAuthors:Blikra Vea, Eldbjørg;
Blikra Vea, Eldbjørg
Blikra Vea, Eldbjørg in OpenAIREMartinez-Sanchez, Veronica;
Martinez-Sanchez, Veronica
Martinez-Sanchez, Veronica in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su10103720
The circular economy concept offers a number of solutions to increasing amounts of biowaste and resource scarcity by valorising biowaste. However, it is necessary to consistently address the environmental benefits and impacts of circular biowaste management systems (CBWMS). Various decision support tools (DST) for environmental assessment of waste management systems (WMS) exist. This study provides a review of life cycle assessment based WMS-DSTs. Twenty-five WMS-DSTs were identified and analysed through a shortlisting procedure. Eight tools were shortlisted for the assessment of their applicability to deliver sustainability assessment of CBWMS. It was found that six tools model key properties that are necessary for assessing the environmental sustainability of CBWMSs, including waste-specific modelling of gaseous emissions, biogas generation or bioproduct composition. However, only two tools consider both waste-specific heavy metals content in bioproducts and the associated implications when applied on soil. Most of the shortlisted tools are flexible to simulate new technologies involved in CBWMS. Nevertheless, only two tools allow importing directly new background data, which is important when modelling substitution of new bioproducts developed in emerging biowaste refineries.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2018 DenmarkPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | DECISIVEEC| DECISIVEAuthors:Blikra Vea, Eldbjørg;
Blikra Vea, Eldbjørg
Blikra Vea, Eldbjørg in OpenAIREMartinez-Sanchez, Veronica;
Martinez-Sanchez, Veronica
Martinez-Sanchez, Veronica in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su10103720
The circular economy concept offers a number of solutions to increasing amounts of biowaste and resource scarcity by valorising biowaste. However, it is necessary to consistently address the environmental benefits and impacts of circular biowaste management systems (CBWMS). Various decision support tools (DST) for environmental assessment of waste management systems (WMS) exist. This study provides a review of life cycle assessment based WMS-DSTs. Twenty-five WMS-DSTs were identified and analysed through a shortlisting procedure. Eight tools were shortlisted for the assessment of their applicability to deliver sustainability assessment of CBWMS. It was found that six tools model key properties that are necessary for assessing the environmental sustainability of CBWMSs, including waste-specific modelling of gaseous emissions, biogas generation or bioproduct composition. However, only two tools consider both waste-specific heavy metals content in bioproducts and the associated implications when applied on soil. Most of the shortlisted tools are flexible to simulate new technologies involved in CBWMS. Nevertheless, only two tools allow importing directly new background data, which is important when modelling substitution of new bioproducts developed in emerging biowaste refineries.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022 Norway, Norway, DenmarkPublisher:Wiley Authors:Mikael S. Andersen;
Lotte D. Christensen; Jakob Donner‐Amnell; Per O. Eikeland; +13 AuthorsMikael S. Andersen
Mikael S. Andersen in OpenAIREMikael S. Andersen;
Lotte D. Christensen; Jakob Donner‐Amnell; Per O. Eikeland;Mikael S. Andersen
Mikael S. Andersen in OpenAIREBarbara Hedeler;
Roger Hildingsson; Bengt Johansson;Barbara Hedeler
Barbara Hedeler in OpenAIREJamil Khan;
Annica Kronsell; Tor H. J. Inderberg;Jamil Khan
Jamil Khan in OpenAIREHelle Ø. Nielsen;
Massimo Pizzol; Rauno Sairinen; Jon B. Skjærseth;Helle Ø. Nielsen
Helle Ø. Nielsen in OpenAIREPatrik Söderholm;
Tuula Teräväinen;Patrik Söderholm
Patrik Söderholm in OpenAIREMarianne Thomsen;
Marianne Thomsen
Marianne Thomsen in OpenAIREdoi: 10.1002/bbb.2363
handle: 11250/3007140
AbstractThe great hopes in Brussels that a circular bioeconomy will help bridge the growing divide between urban and rural areas and allow the hinterlands to prosper from ‘green growth’ are addressed in this article, which reflects on insights from three Nordic case studies of brown, green and blue biomass use at different levels of technology readiness. A closer examination of the forward, backward, fiscal and final demand linkages at regional level from increased biomass utilization, from eastern Finland and northern Sweden to Jutland and North Atlantic islands, suggests that linkages are and will remain relatively weak, predominantly dashing the expectations. As suppliers and exporters of natural resources, disadvantaged regions may all too easily get locked into a ‘staples trap’, where the value creation evaporates owing in part to the steep start‐up costs and the associated boom‐and‐bust cycles, which place them in a weak position vis‐à‐vis the resource manufacturers and consumers. To make the prospects of development, employment and prosperity in the hinterlands materialize, measures are needed to strengthen the regional‐level economic linkages. Regional‐level revolving funds based on benefit‐sharing instruments related to natural resources can be used to bolster economic development, as reflected in such schemes present in both China and Canada. We call for further research into whether and how such approaches can be replicated successfully by channeling revenues from biomass cultivation to regional‐scale revolving funds, with mandates to strengthen long‐term economic linkages and prosperity within the hinterlands. © 2022 The Authors. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining published by Society of Industrial Chemistry and John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022 Norway, Norway, DenmarkPublisher:Wiley Authors:Mikael S. Andersen;
Lotte D. Christensen; Jakob Donner‐Amnell; Per O. Eikeland; +13 AuthorsMikael S. Andersen
Mikael S. Andersen in OpenAIREMikael S. Andersen;
Lotte D. Christensen; Jakob Donner‐Amnell; Per O. Eikeland;Mikael S. Andersen
Mikael S. Andersen in OpenAIREBarbara Hedeler;
Roger Hildingsson; Bengt Johansson;Barbara Hedeler
Barbara Hedeler in OpenAIREJamil Khan;
Annica Kronsell; Tor H. J. Inderberg;Jamil Khan
Jamil Khan in OpenAIREHelle Ø. Nielsen;
Massimo Pizzol; Rauno Sairinen; Jon B. Skjærseth;Helle Ø. Nielsen
Helle Ø. Nielsen in OpenAIREPatrik Söderholm;
Tuula Teräväinen;Patrik Söderholm
Patrik Söderholm in OpenAIREMarianne Thomsen;
Marianne Thomsen
Marianne Thomsen in OpenAIREdoi: 10.1002/bbb.2363
handle: 11250/3007140
AbstractThe great hopes in Brussels that a circular bioeconomy will help bridge the growing divide between urban and rural areas and allow the hinterlands to prosper from ‘green growth’ are addressed in this article, which reflects on insights from three Nordic case studies of brown, green and blue biomass use at different levels of technology readiness. A closer examination of the forward, backward, fiscal and final demand linkages at regional level from increased biomass utilization, from eastern Finland and northern Sweden to Jutland and North Atlantic islands, suggests that linkages are and will remain relatively weak, predominantly dashing the expectations. As suppliers and exporters of natural resources, disadvantaged regions may all too easily get locked into a ‘staples trap’, where the value creation evaporates owing in part to the steep start‐up costs and the associated boom‐and‐bust cycles, which place them in a weak position vis‐à‐vis the resource manufacturers and consumers. To make the prospects of development, employment and prosperity in the hinterlands materialize, measures are needed to strengthen the regional‐level economic linkages. Regional‐level revolving funds based on benefit‐sharing instruments related to natural resources can be used to bolster economic development, as reflected in such schemes present in both China and Canada. We call for further research into whether and how such approaches can be replicated successfully by channeling revenues from biomass cultivation to regional‐scale revolving funds, with mandates to strengthen long‐term economic linkages and prosperity within the hinterlands. © 2022 The Authors. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining published by Society of Industrial Chemistry and John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2022 DenmarkPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Maurya, Rahulkumar;
Maurya, Rahulkumar
Maurya, Rahulkumar in OpenAIREZhu, Xinyu;
Zhu, Xinyu
Zhu, Xinyu in OpenAIREValverde-Pérez, Borja;
Ravi Kiran, Boda; +7 AuthorsValverde-Pérez, Borja
Valverde-Pérez, Borja in OpenAIREMaurya, Rahulkumar;
Maurya, Rahulkumar
Maurya, Rahulkumar in OpenAIREZhu, Xinyu;
Zhu, Xinyu
Zhu, Xinyu in OpenAIREValverde-Pérez, Borja;
Ravi Kiran, Boda; General, Thiyam; Sharma, Suvigya; Kumar Sharma, Anil;Valverde-Pérez, Borja
Valverde-Pérez, Borja in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Mohan, S. Venkata;Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREAngelidaki, Irini;
Mohanty, Kaustubha;Angelidaki, Irini
Angelidaki, Irini in OpenAIREpmid: 34655786
This review article focuses on recent updates on remediation of industrial wastewater (IWW) through microalgae cultivation. These include how adding additional supplements of nutrient to some specific IWWs lacking adequate nutrients improving the microalgae growth and remediation simultaneously. Various pretreatments strategy recently employed for IWWs treatment other than dealing with microalgae was discussed. Various nutrient-rich IWW could be utilized directly with additional dilution, supplement of nutrients and without any pretreatment. Recent advances in various approaches and new tools used for cultivation of microalgae on IWW such as two-step cultivation, pre-acclimatization, novel microalgal-bioelectrical systems, integrated catalytic intense pulse-light process, sequencing batch reactor, use of old stabilized algal-bacterial consortium, immobilized microalgae cells, microalgal bacterial membrane photobioreactor, low-intensity magnetic field, BIO_ALGAE simulation tool, etc. are discussed. In addition, biorefinery of microalgal biomass grown on IWW and its end-use applications are reviewed.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2022 DenmarkPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Maurya, Rahulkumar;
Maurya, Rahulkumar
Maurya, Rahulkumar in OpenAIREZhu, Xinyu;
Zhu, Xinyu
Zhu, Xinyu in OpenAIREValverde-Pérez, Borja;
Ravi Kiran, Boda; +7 AuthorsValverde-Pérez, Borja
Valverde-Pérez, Borja in OpenAIREMaurya, Rahulkumar;
Maurya, Rahulkumar
Maurya, Rahulkumar in OpenAIREZhu, Xinyu;
Zhu, Xinyu
Zhu, Xinyu in OpenAIREValverde-Pérez, Borja;
Ravi Kiran, Boda; General, Thiyam; Sharma, Suvigya; Kumar Sharma, Anil;Valverde-Pérez, Borja
Valverde-Pérez, Borja in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Mohan, S. Venkata;Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREAngelidaki, Irini;
Mohanty, Kaustubha;Angelidaki, Irini
Angelidaki, Irini in OpenAIREpmid: 34655786
This review article focuses on recent updates on remediation of industrial wastewater (IWW) through microalgae cultivation. These include how adding additional supplements of nutrient to some specific IWWs lacking adequate nutrients improving the microalgae growth and remediation simultaneously. Various pretreatments strategy recently employed for IWWs treatment other than dealing with microalgae was discussed. Various nutrient-rich IWW could be utilized directly with additional dilution, supplement of nutrients and without any pretreatment. Recent advances in various approaches and new tools used for cultivation of microalgae on IWW such as two-step cultivation, pre-acclimatization, novel microalgal-bioelectrical systems, integrated catalytic intense pulse-light process, sequencing batch reactor, use of old stabilized algal-bacterial consortium, immobilized microalgae cells, microalgal bacterial membrane photobioreactor, low-intensity magnetic field, BIO_ALGAE simulation tool, etc. are discussed. In addition, biorefinery of microalgal biomass grown on IWW and its end-use applications are reviewed.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2016Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Seghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREHou, Xiaoru;
Bastianoni, Simone; Bjerre, Anne-Belinda; +1 AuthorsHou, Xiaoru
Hou, Xiaoru in OpenAIRESeghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREHou, Xiaoru;
Bastianoni, Simone; Bjerre, Anne-Belinda;Hou, Xiaoru
Hou, Xiaoru in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREAbstract Seaweed is a key biomass for the development of a biobased economy because it contains valuable components such as proteins, sugars, nitrogen and phosphorus. This paper analyses innovative offshore seaweed cultivation for the production of biorefinery feedstock. The biomass is converted into three products: bioethanol, liquid fertilizer and protein-rich ingredient for fish feed. We performed comparative life cycle assessment of a base case and six alternative production scenarios in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the trade-offs in environmental performance of future macroalgal biorefineries (MABs). The results show that the base case provides a net reduction in climate change factors, i.e. −0.1·102 kg CO2 eq. per ha of sea cultivated despite a cumulative net energy demand of 3.9·104 MJ/ha, 13% of which originates from fossil sources. Regarding the environmental performance of the system, we obtained a reduction in marine eutrophication of −16.3 kg N eq./ha, thanks to bioextraction of nitrogen. For the base case the net impact on human toxicity (carcinogenic effects) was 2.1·10−4 comparative toxic units per ha of cultivation. The increase in human toxicity is seven times greater than the system can deal with, however reduction of materials for the cultivation lines, i.e. iron ballast, reduces human toxicity to 0.2·10−5 comparative toxic units. Externalities from the use of biofertilizer affect the non-carcinogenic effects of the system, resulting in 20.3·10−4 comparative toxic units per ha. Hotspots in the value chain show that biomass productivity is the main constraint against being competitive with other energy and protein producing technologies. Minor changes in plant design, i.e. use of stones instead of iron as ballast to weight the seeded lines, dramatically reduces human toxicity (cancer). Including engineered ecosystem services in the LCA significantly improves the results. As such, an increase in soil carbon stock represents 15% of the climate change mitigation provided by the MAB system. The study shows that MABs can contribute to a regenerative circular economy through environmental restoration and climate mitigation.
PURE Aarhus Universi... arrow_drop_down Journal of Cleaner ProductionArticle . 2016 . Peer-reviewedLicense: Elsevier TDMData sources: Crossrefadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eu127 citations 127 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 1% Powered by BIP!
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2016Publisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Seghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREHou, Xiaoru;
Bastianoni, Simone; Bjerre, Anne-Belinda; +1 AuthorsHou, Xiaoru
Hou, Xiaoru in OpenAIRESeghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREHou, Xiaoru;
Bastianoni, Simone; Bjerre, Anne-Belinda;Hou, Xiaoru
Hou, Xiaoru in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREAbstract Seaweed is a key biomass for the development of a biobased economy because it contains valuable components such as proteins, sugars, nitrogen and phosphorus. This paper analyses innovative offshore seaweed cultivation for the production of biorefinery feedstock. The biomass is converted into three products: bioethanol, liquid fertilizer and protein-rich ingredient for fish feed. We performed comparative life cycle assessment of a base case and six alternative production scenarios in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the trade-offs in environmental performance of future macroalgal biorefineries (MABs). The results show that the base case provides a net reduction in climate change factors, i.e. −0.1·102 kg CO2 eq. per ha of sea cultivated despite a cumulative net energy demand of 3.9·104 MJ/ha, 13% of which originates from fossil sources. Regarding the environmental performance of the system, we obtained a reduction in marine eutrophication of −16.3 kg N eq./ha, thanks to bioextraction of nitrogen. For the base case the net impact on human toxicity (carcinogenic effects) was 2.1·10−4 comparative toxic units per ha of cultivation. The increase in human toxicity is seven times greater than the system can deal with, however reduction of materials for the cultivation lines, i.e. iron ballast, reduces human toxicity to 0.2·10−5 comparative toxic units. Externalities from the use of biofertilizer affect the non-carcinogenic effects of the system, resulting in 20.3·10−4 comparative toxic units per ha. Hotspots in the value chain show that biomass productivity is the main constraint against being competitive with other energy and protein producing technologies. Minor changes in plant design, i.e. use of stones instead of iron as ballast to weight the seeded lines, dramatically reduces human toxicity (cancer). Including engineered ecosystem services in the LCA significantly improves the results. As such, an increase in soil carbon stock represents 15% of the climate change mitigation provided by the MAB system. The study shows that MABs can contribute to a regenerative circular economy through environmental restoration and climate mitigation.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eu127 citations 127 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 1% Powered by BIP!
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022 DenmarkPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:EC | FOODENGINE, EC | FOODRUSEC| FOODENGINE ,EC| FOODRUSAuthors:Henn, Katharina;
Zhang, Xueqian;Henn, Katharina
Henn, Katharina in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Rinnan, Åsmund; +1 AuthorsThomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREHenn, Katharina;
Zhang, Xueqian;Henn, Katharina
Henn, Katharina in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Rinnan, Åsmund;Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREBredie, Wender L.P.;
Bredie, Wender L.P.
Bredie, Wender L.P. in OpenAIREPulses support sustainable production and consumption. Their culinary versatility creates a wide range of possibilities for new products, bridging consumers’ preparation barriers. However, this potential is often intangible for consumers who have little knowledge about plant-based foods. Based on an online survey in Denmark, Germany, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom (N = 4,226), this study aimed to investigate consumer utilization and perception of pulses as a versatile, low-carbon food relative to objective life cycle assessment (LCA) measures of 12 pulse types. The most popular pulse types, with specific preferences across countries, were lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas, typically consumed at home and purchased in dried or canned form. Respondents associated pulses with being healthy and natural, but sustainability was not an essential attribute related to the perception of pulses. LCA revealed a low environmental impact caused by pulse production and consumption, with marginal variations between types and produce. Respondents were unaware of the nuances in the environmental impact of different pulse types, generally perceiving uncommon pulses to be relatively more sustainable than others. In conclusion, a low consumption combined with a misconception of pulses’ environmental impact may demand different promotional strategies including clear communication to inform consumers.
Future Foods arrow_drop_down Copenhagen University Research Information SystemArticle . 2022Data sources: Copenhagen University Research Information SystemUniversity of Copenhagen: ResearchArticle . 2022Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2022 DenmarkPublisher:Elsevier BV Funded by:EC | FOODENGINE, EC | FOODRUSEC| FOODENGINE ,EC| FOODRUSAuthors:Henn, Katharina;
Zhang, Xueqian;Henn, Katharina
Henn, Katharina in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Rinnan, Åsmund; +1 AuthorsThomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREHenn, Katharina;
Zhang, Xueqian;Henn, Katharina
Henn, Katharina in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Rinnan, Åsmund;Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREBredie, Wender L.P.;
Bredie, Wender L.P.
Bredie, Wender L.P. in OpenAIREPulses support sustainable production and consumption. Their culinary versatility creates a wide range of possibilities for new products, bridging consumers’ preparation barriers. However, this potential is often intangible for consumers who have little knowledge about plant-based foods. Based on an online survey in Denmark, Germany, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom (N = 4,226), this study aimed to investigate consumer utilization and perception of pulses as a versatile, low-carbon food relative to objective life cycle assessment (LCA) measures of 12 pulse types. The most popular pulse types, with specific preferences across countries, were lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas, typically consumed at home and purchased in dried or canned form. Respondents associated pulses with being healthy and natural, but sustainability was not an essential attribute related to the perception of pulses. LCA revealed a low environmental impact caused by pulse production and consumption, with marginal variations between types and produce. Respondents were unaware of the nuances in the environmental impact of different pulse types, generally perceiving uncommon pulses to be relatively more sustainable than others. In conclusion, a low consumption combined with a misconception of pulses’ environmental impact may demand different promotional strategies including clear communication to inform consumers.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2018 Italy, United Kingdom, Denmark, United Kingdom, GermanyPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | DECISIVE, EC | READYEC| DECISIVE ,EC| READYAuthors:Thomsen M.;
Thomsen M.
Thomsen M. in OpenAIRERomeo D.;
Romeo D.
Romeo D. in OpenAIRECaro D.;
Seghetta M.;
+1 AuthorsSeghetta M.
Seghetta M. in OpenAIREThomsen M.;
Thomsen M.
Thomsen M. in OpenAIRERomeo D.;
Romeo D.
Romeo D. in OpenAIRECaro D.;
Seghetta M.;
Cong R. G.;Seghetta M.
Seghetta M. in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su10103742
handle: 11365/1260524
This study presents a comparative analysis of the environmental and economic performances of four integrated waste and wastewater management scenarios in the city of Aarhus in Denmark. The purpose of this analysis is to deliver decision support regarding whether (i) the installation of food waste disposers in private homes (AS1) or (ii) separate collection and transport of organic waste to biogas plants is a more viable environmental and economic solution (AS2). Higher environmental benefits, e.g., mitigation of human health impacts and climate change, are obtained by transforming the existing waste combustion system into scenario (ii). Trade-offs in terms of increased marine eutrophication and terrestrial ecotoxicity result from moving up the waste hierarchy; i.e., from waste incineration to biogas production at wastewater treatment plants with anaerobic sludge digestion. Scenario (i) performs with lower energy efficiency compared to scenario (ii). Furthermore, when considering the uncertainty in the extra damage cost to the sewer system that may be associated to the installation of food waste disposers, scenario (ii) is the most flexible, robust, and less risky economic solution. From an economic, environmental, and resource efficiency point of view, separate collection and transport of biowaste to biogas plants is the most sustainable solution.
Sustainability arrow_drop_down SustainabilityOther literature type . 2018License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/10/3742/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteUsiena air - Università di SienaArticle . 2018License: CC BYData sources: Usiena air - Università di SienaSustainabilityArticleLicense: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/10/3742/pdfData sources: SygmaCranfield University: Collection of E-Research - CERESArticle . 2018License: CC BYFull-Text: https://doi.org/10.3390/su10103742Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)Università degli Studi di Siena: USiena airArticle . 2018Full-Text: https://hdl.handle.net/11365/1260524Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2018 Italy, United Kingdom, Denmark, United Kingdom, GermanyPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:EC | DECISIVE, EC | READYEC| DECISIVE ,EC| READYAuthors:Thomsen M.;
Thomsen M.
Thomsen M. in OpenAIRERomeo D.;
Romeo D.
Romeo D. in OpenAIRECaro D.;
Seghetta M.;
+1 AuthorsSeghetta M.
Seghetta M. in OpenAIREThomsen M.;
Thomsen M.
Thomsen M. in OpenAIRERomeo D.;
Romeo D.
Romeo D. in OpenAIRECaro D.;
Seghetta M.;
Cong R. G.;Seghetta M.
Seghetta M. in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su10103742
handle: 11365/1260524
This study presents a comparative analysis of the environmental and economic performances of four integrated waste and wastewater management scenarios in the city of Aarhus in Denmark. The purpose of this analysis is to deliver decision support regarding whether (i) the installation of food waste disposers in private homes (AS1) or (ii) separate collection and transport of organic waste to biogas plants is a more viable environmental and economic solution (AS2). Higher environmental benefits, e.g., mitigation of human health impacts and climate change, are obtained by transforming the existing waste combustion system into scenario (ii). Trade-offs in terms of increased marine eutrophication and terrestrial ecotoxicity result from moving up the waste hierarchy; i.e., from waste incineration to biogas production at wastewater treatment plants with anaerobic sludge digestion. Scenario (i) performs with lower energy efficiency compared to scenario (ii). Furthermore, when considering the uncertainty in the extra damage cost to the sewer system that may be associated to the installation of food waste disposers, scenario (ii) is the most flexible, robust, and less risky economic solution. From an economic, environmental, and resource efficiency point of view, separate collection and transport of biowaste to biogas plants is the most sustainable solution.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2016 Italy, GermanyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Seghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREMARCHI, MICHELA;
MARCHI, MICHELA
MARCHI, MICHELA in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Bjerre, Anne Belinda; +1 AuthorsThomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIRESeghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREMARCHI, MICHELA;
MARCHI, MICHELA
MARCHI, MICHELA in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Bjerre, Anne Belinda;Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREBASTIANONI, SIMONE;
BASTIANONI, SIMONE
BASTIANONI, SIMONE in OpenAIREhandle: 11365/996281
Abstract Offshore cultivated seaweed (or macroalgae) used as feedstock for biobased products is a rapidly developing research field for an innovative new industry. A model system including seaweed cultivation, biorefining and usage phases of the products is assessed on the basis of real experimental studies. The aim is to provide a dynamic model of the biogenic carbon cycle with a view to carbon neutrality of future macroalgae-based biorefinery systems. The model takes a holistic view of the system, including all processes directly and indirectly connected to the biorefinery in a cradle to cradle perspective. In the biorefinery, the biomass is converted to ethanol and the solid protein residue is isolated and used as an ingredient for fish feed. The aqueous extract enriched in minerals and organic nutrients is used as liquid fertilizer. Annual cultivation and processing of 1 ton of seaweed (dry weight) evaluated over a time horizon of 100 years results in a net reduction of 9.3 tons of atmospheric carbon (34 ton CO2). From one cultivation cycle, i.e. 1 ton of seaweed (dry weight), a net reduction of 0.035 tons of atmospheric carbon (0.13 tons of CO2), assessed 100 years later, is achieved. The main processes providing climate mitigation are carbon assimilation by growing seaweed and carbon retention in soil. The model can be used to more accurately quantify climate services provided by green industries, thus strengthening Life Cycle Assessment as a decision-support tool for sustainable management of offshore cultivated seaweed. The model is flexible since it can be adapted to different international case studies by entering local parameter values.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2016 Italy, GermanyPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Seghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREMARCHI, MICHELA;
MARCHI, MICHELA
MARCHI, MICHELA in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Bjerre, Anne Belinda; +1 AuthorsThomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIRESeghetta, Michele;
Seghetta, Michele
Seghetta, Michele in OpenAIREMARCHI, MICHELA;
MARCHI, MICHELA
MARCHI, MICHELA in OpenAIREThomsen, Marianne;
Bjerre, Anne Belinda;Thomsen, Marianne
Thomsen, Marianne in OpenAIREBASTIANONI, SIMONE;
BASTIANONI, SIMONE
BASTIANONI, SIMONE in OpenAIREhandle: 11365/996281
Abstract Offshore cultivated seaweed (or macroalgae) used as feedstock for biobased products is a rapidly developing research field for an innovative new industry. A model system including seaweed cultivation, biorefining and usage phases of the products is assessed on the basis of real experimental studies. The aim is to provide a dynamic model of the biogenic carbon cycle with a view to carbon neutrality of future macroalgae-based biorefinery systems. The model takes a holistic view of the system, including all processes directly and indirectly connected to the biorefinery in a cradle to cradle perspective. In the biorefinery, the biomass is converted to ethanol and the solid protein residue is isolated and used as an ingredient for fish feed. The aqueous extract enriched in minerals and organic nutrients is used as liquid fertilizer. Annual cultivation and processing of 1 ton of seaweed (dry weight) evaluated over a time horizon of 100 years results in a net reduction of 9.3 tons of atmospheric carbon (34 ton CO2). From one cultivation cycle, i.e. 1 ton of seaweed (dry weight), a net reduction of 0.035 tons of atmospheric carbon (0.13 tons of CO2), assessed 100 years later, is achieved. The main processes providing climate mitigation are carbon assimilation by growing seaweed and carbon retention in soil. The model can be used to more accurately quantify climate services provided by green industries, thus strengthening Life Cycle Assessment as a decision-support tool for sustainable management of offshore cultivated seaweed. The model is flexible since it can be adapted to different international case studies by entering local parameter values.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019 Germany, ItalyPublisher:Frontiers Media SA handle: 11365/1260523
This paper aims to determine the environmental performance of the current landfill gas management system (based on flaring) in Mexico City (Bordo Poniente) in comparison to the collection of biogas generated from solid waste through one of the most innovative technology implemented in Denmark (Aikan Technology), which produces biogas and digestate from waste. Two alternative scenarios are proposed in which the Aikan Technology is implemented in Bordo Poniente to replace the existing system (reference scenario) that involves landfilling inorganic waste and composting organic waste in Bordo Poniente with no biogas recovery. The biogas recovered through Aikan Technology is exploited to provide heat and electricity (Scenario 1) or biofuel for the transportation sector (Scenario 2). A comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed to evaluate the environmental performances associated with all scenarios by evaluating the impact categories Climate Change, Fossil Depletion, and Cumulative Energy Demand. According to the waste capacity of Bordo Poniente, the implementation of the Aikan Technology would result in a total annual reduction of 0.14 and 0.08 Mt of CO2 eq for Scenario 1 and Scenario 2, respectively. Scenario 1 was also the best performing scenario with respect to fossil depletion (−52 kg oil eq ton−1 of organic waste) and cumulative energy demand (−3,557 MJ ton−1 of organic waste). The implementation of Aikan Technology in Mexico City represents an important challenge and requires further research into its economic and political feasibility. When it comes to tackling global environmental problems, international agreements ascribe high importance to environmental technology transfer. This study represents a preliminary step in terms of environmental assessment and thus provides important information for policymakers attempting to achieve more sustainable management of solid waste in Mexico.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2019 Germany, ItalyPublisher:Frontiers Media SA handle: 11365/1260523
This paper aims to determine the environmental performance of the current landfill gas management system (based on flaring) in Mexico City (Bordo Poniente) in comparison to the collection of biogas generated from solid waste through one of the most innovative technology implemented in Denmark (Aikan Technology), which produces biogas and digestate from waste. Two alternative scenarios are proposed in which the Aikan Technology is implemented in Bordo Poniente to replace the existing system (reference scenario) that involves landfilling inorganic waste and composting organic waste in Bordo Poniente with no biogas recovery. The biogas recovered through Aikan Technology is exploited to provide heat and electricity (Scenario 1) or biofuel for the transportation sector (Scenario 2). A comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed to evaluate the environmental performances associated with all scenarios by evaluating the impact categories Climate Change, Fossil Depletion, and Cumulative Energy Demand. According to the waste capacity of Bordo Poniente, the implementation of the Aikan Technology would result in a total annual reduction of 0.14 and 0.08 Mt of CO2 eq for Scenario 1 and Scenario 2, respectively. Scenario 1 was also the best performing scenario with respect to fossil depletion (−52 kg oil eq ton−1 of organic waste) and cumulative energy demand (−3,557 MJ ton−1 of organic waste). The implementation of Aikan Technology in Mexico City represents an important challenge and requires further research into its economic and political feasibility. When it comes to tackling global environmental problems, international agreements ascribe high importance to environmental technology transfer. This study represents a preliminary step in terms of environmental assessment and thus provides important information for policymakers attempting to achieve more sustainable management of solid waste in Mexico.
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