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Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in GHG Emission and Techno-economic Analysis (TEA) of Bioethanol Production

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The exhaustion of fossil resources and poor conditions of the environment are two of the world’s primary worries these days. Fossil fuels, like coal, oil, and natural gas, are being exploited at a rising rate in both developed and developing countries, resulting in their overall depletion. There is an urgent need to produce sustainable and green technologies. Bioethanol, liquid renewable biofuel is an ideal option to opt. Production at economical price keeping in view all the factors is very important. To assist the commercialization of enhanced ethanol production, each case should undergo a techno-economic analysis (TEA). Life cycle assessment is a strong technique for identifying and assessing environmental consequences, energy usage, and financial feasibility of alternative lignocellulosic ethanol pathways, as well as identifying sites for future revolution. Techno-economic analysis and Life cycle assessment provide a thorough foundation for decision-making. This chapter aims at concept of TEA and LCA of bioethanol production from different feedstocks.

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Aggarwal, N.K., Kumar, N., Mittal, M. (2022). Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in GHG Emission and Techno-economic Analysis (TEA) of Bioethanol Production. In: Bioethanol Production. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05091-6_14

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