Ebook Global Bioethanol : Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties (2016, E-book) in DJV, TXT, EPUB
9780128031568 English 0128031565 Global Bioethanol, Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties explores the conceptual and methodological approaches for the understanding of bioethanol technologies, policies and future perspectives. After a decade of huge investments made by big companies and governments all around the world, it is time to talk about the real conditions in which bioethanol will (or will not) evolve. Uncertainties and certainties are discussed and addressed to understand the futures of global bioethanol. The book analyses the evolution of bioethanol in the world's energy mix under technological, economic and commercial perspectives. It gives particular emphasis on the innovative trajectories of second-generation ethanol and their potential in different countries and regions. Future scenarios are proposed in order to evaluate the possible outcomes of ethanol in a global perspective. For providing a thorough overview of the bioethanol sector from different points of view, this book is a very useful resource for all involved with biofuels in general and bioethanol in particular, including energy engineers, researchers, consultants, analysts and policy makers. Presents a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix Provides a data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic, and market trends and scenarios for bioethanol Offers a foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodity Includes a prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena, Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties offers a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix. The book discusses several contributing factors by analyzing data from scientific, technical, and technological databases (patents, trademarks, scientific and technical publications) from different countries. The book also features original primary data about the industry's efforts in R&D and innovation. As a result, the book identifies the trends for bioethanol, making it relevant for those involved in the field of bioenergy, such as professionals in industry, government, and consultancy, students, and those interested in the bioethanol supply chain or any of its particular stages, including feedstock production, conversion, economic aspects, and policy. Many technical and commercial advances in bioethanol production and trade have been achieved over time, but many uncertainties remain and need to be evaluated under a foresight perspective in order to redefine policies and strategies and to reassess risks concerning opportunities and threats. The world has witnessed the emergence of different technological trajectories in the field of bioethanol research and commercial production that are sometimes complementary, and sometimes rivals, giving a sense of deep uncertainty about the future of bioethanol as part of the global energy mix. Three main sources of uncertainties need to be analyzed: the first one is related to the dispute between the already well-established first generation bioethanol and the emergent second and third generation processes; the second uncertainty is due to the position of bioethanol - and of biofuels in general - in the global energy mix; and the third concerns the roles and positions that countries and companies are expected to take in the near future regarding bioethanol and biofuels. Presents a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix Provides a data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic, and market trends and scenarios for bioethanol Offers a foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodity Includes a prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena, Many technical and commercial advances in bioethanol production and trade have been achieved over time, but many uncertainties remain and need to be evaluated under a foresight perspective in order to (re)define policies and strategies and to (re)assess risks concerning opportunities and threats. The world has witnessed the emergence of different technological trajectories in the field of bioethanol research and commercial production that are sometimes complementary, and sometimes rivals, giving a sense of deep uncertainty about the future of bioethanol as part of the global energy mix. Three main sources of uncertainties need to be analyzed: the first one is related to the dispute between the already well-established first generation bioethanol and the emergent second and third generation processes; the second uncertainty is due to the position of bioethanol - and of biofuels in general - in the global energy mix; and the third concerns the roles and positions that countries and companies are expected to take in the near future regarding bioethanol and biofuels. This book's discusses each of these factors through the analysis of data drawn from scientific, technical and technological databases such as patents, trademarks, and scientific and technical publications in different countries. Besides, it also brings original primary data about the industry's efforts in R&D and innovation. As a result, it identifies the trends for bioethanol. It is then relevant for all those involved in the field of bioenergy, such as professionals in industry, government and consultancy, students and, especially those interested in the bioethanol supply chain or any of its particular stages, including feedstock production, conversion, economical aspects and policy. A data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic and market trends and scenarios for bioethanol. A foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodity. A prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena.
9780128031568 English 0128031565 Global Bioethanol, Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties explores the conceptual and methodological approaches for the understanding of bioethanol technologies, policies and future perspectives. After a decade of huge investments made by big companies and governments all around the world, it is time to talk about the real conditions in which bioethanol will (or will not) evolve. Uncertainties and certainties are discussed and addressed to understand the futures of global bioethanol. The book analyses the evolution of bioethanol in the world's energy mix under technological, economic and commercial perspectives. It gives particular emphasis on the innovative trajectories of second-generation ethanol and their potential in different countries and regions. Future scenarios are proposed in order to evaluate the possible outcomes of ethanol in a global perspective. For providing a thorough overview of the bioethanol sector from different points of view, this book is a very useful resource for all involved with biofuels in general and bioethanol in particular, including energy engineers, researchers, consultants, analysts and policy makers. Presents a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix Provides a data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic, and market trends and scenarios for bioethanol Offers a foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodity Includes a prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena, Global Bioethanol: Evolution, Risks, and Uncertainties offers a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix. The book discusses several contributing factors by analyzing data from scientific, technical, and technological databases (patents, trademarks, scientific and technical publications) from different countries. The book also features original primary data about the industry's efforts in R&D and innovation. As a result, the book identifies the trends for bioethanol, making it relevant for those involved in the field of bioenergy, such as professionals in industry, government, and consultancy, students, and those interested in the bioethanol supply chain or any of its particular stages, including feedstock production, conversion, economic aspects, and policy. Many technical and commercial advances in bioethanol production and trade have been achieved over time, but many uncertainties remain and need to be evaluated under a foresight perspective in order to redefine policies and strategies and to reassess risks concerning opportunities and threats. The world has witnessed the emergence of different technological trajectories in the field of bioethanol research and commercial production that are sometimes complementary, and sometimes rivals, giving a sense of deep uncertainty about the future of bioethanol as part of the global energy mix. Three main sources of uncertainties need to be analyzed: the first one is related to the dispute between the already well-established first generation bioethanol and the emergent second and third generation processes; the second uncertainty is due to the position of bioethanol - and of biofuels in general - in the global energy mix; and the third concerns the roles and positions that countries and companies are expected to take in the near future regarding bioethanol and biofuels. Presents a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding bioethanol in the future global energy mix Provides a data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic, and market trends and scenarios for bioethanol Offers a foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodity Includes a prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena, Many technical and commercial advances in bioethanol production and trade have been achieved over time, but many uncertainties remain and need to be evaluated under a foresight perspective in order to (re)define policies and strategies and to (re)assess risks concerning opportunities and threats. The world has witnessed the emergence of different technological trajectories in the field of bioethanol research and commercial production that are sometimes complementary, and sometimes rivals, giving a sense of deep uncertainty about the future of bioethanol as part of the global energy mix. Three main sources of uncertainties need to be analyzed: the first one is related to the dispute between the already well-established first generation bioethanol and the emergent second and third generation processes; the second uncertainty is due to the position of bioethanol - and of biofuels in general - in the global energy mix; and the third concerns the roles and positions that countries and companies are expected to take in the near future regarding bioethanol and biofuels. This book's discusses each of these factors through the analysis of data drawn from scientific, technical and technological databases such as patents, trademarks, and scientific and technical publications in different countries. Besides, it also brings original primary data about the industry's efforts in R&D and innovation. As a result, it identifies the trends for bioethanol. It is then relevant for all those involved in the field of bioenergy, such as professionals in industry, government and consultancy, students and, especially those interested in the bioethanol supply chain or any of its particular stages, including feedstock production, conversion, economical aspects and policy. A data-driven and updated picture on the technological, economic and market trends and scenarios for bioethanol. A foresight analysis on the perspectives of bioethanol as a global commodity. A prospective about who is going to lead the new trajectories in the global arena.