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An integrated PROMETHEE II-Roadmap model: Application to the recovery of residual agroforestry biomass in Portugal
Publication . Alves, Adriana S.F.; Nunes, Leonel J.R.; Matias, João C.O.; Espadinha-Cruz, P.; Godina, Radu
Rural fires are currently one of the main global disasters, and Portugal is among the countries that have suffered
from them for decades. These fires pose economic, environmental, and social threats to the country. A primary
cause of rural fires is the burning of biomass to clear agroforestry residues. Thus, combating rural fires requires
more effective forest management, particularly the removal of forest residues that serve as fuel. These residues,
also known as biomass, have significant potential for energy production and biofuel use. This paper proposes a
model that integrates the PROMETHEE decision-making method with the roadmapping. This proposed model
includes 7 steps, including the planning of the roadmap, the definition of the decision problem, gathering in-
formation and building the roadmap. The proposed model was applied to develop a roadmap proposal for the
recovery of surplus agroforestry biomass in Portugal, identifying the most emerging conversion technologies in
the national context. With the roadmap developed, it was possible to understand that the recovery of surplus
agroforestry biomass in Portugal involves several sectors. The energy sector is one of those that can benefit from
the recovery of leftover agroforestry biomass, both from the point of view of carbon neutrality and energy in-
dependence. Forestry management is another of the great advantages of recovering leftover forestry biomass and,
consequently, reducing the number of fires. In the context of recovery, combustion is the most widely used
technology for producing energy or heat. The technology identified as most emerging in the upcoming years is
gasification. Investment in scientific research is essential for the success of this sector, as is the development of
public incentive policies and more engagement from all stakeholders. This paper conclude that valorizing
agroforestry residues can reduce rural fire risks while promoting energy independence, sustainable regional
development, and innovation in Portugal.
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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Concurso de avaliação no âmbito do Programa Plurianual de Financiamento de Unidades de I&D (2017/2018) - Financiamento Programático
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UIDP/00667/2020