Abstract
Second-generation ethanol is a biofuel derivate from lignocellulose sources that promotes greater savings and it is an environmental friendly option. However, this new technology still has some gaps that must be overcome such as low yield of raw material conversion and high production costs. Using a study developed by a Brazilian research institute and simulations in different scenarios over time; the present paper has the objective to reinforce the competitive potential of second-generation ethanol. The results demonstrate the potential of improve efficiency and reduce production costs in different technological scenarios.
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Carvalho, M., Ishikawa, L. (2019). The Economic Viability of Second-Generation Ethanol in Coming Years. In: Mula, J., Barbastefano, R., Díaz-Madroñero, M., Poler, R. (eds) New Global Perspectives on Industrial Engineering and Management. Lecture Notes in Management and Industrial Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93488-4_12
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