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Abstract(s)
The Clean Forest project aims to valorize forest biomass wastes (and then prevent their occurrence
as a fuel source in forests), converting it to bioenergy, such as the production of 2nd generation
synthetic biofuels, like bio-methanol, bio-DME, and biogas, depending on the process operating conditions.
Valorization of potential forest waste biomass thus enhances the reduction of the probability
of occurrence of forest fires and, therefore, presents a major value for local rural communities. The
proposed process is easy to implement, and energetically, it shows significantly reduced costs than the
conventional process of gasification. Additionally, the input of energy necessary to promote electrolysis
can be achieved with solar energy, using photovoltaic panels. This paper refers to the actual progress of
the project, as well as the further steps which consist of a set of measures aimed at the minimization of
the occurrence of forest fires by the valorization of forest wastes into energy sources.
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Keywords
forest waste valorization generation of synthesis gas biofuels biorefinery
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Gomes, J.; Puna, J.; Marques, A.; Gominho, J.; Lourenço, A.; Galhano, R.; Ozkan, S. Clean Forest—Project Concept and Early Results. Energies 2022, 15, 9294.
Publisher
MDPI