Green, Yellow, and Woody Biomass Supply-Chain Management: A Review

Efthymios Rodias,Alessandro Sopegno,Patrizia Busato,Remigio Berruto,Dionysis Bochtis

doi:10.3390/en12153020

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https://doi.org/10.3390/en12153020

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Abstract

Various sources of biomass contribute significantly in energy production globally given a series of constraints in its primary production. Green biomass sources (such as perennial grasses), yellow biomass sources (such as crop residues), and woody biomass sources (such as willow) represent the three pillars in biomass production by crops. In this paper, we conducted a comprehensive review on research studies targeted to advancements at biomass supply-chain management in connection to these three types of biomass sources. A framework that classifies the works in problem-based and methodology-based approaches was followed. Results show the use of modern technological means and tools in current management-related problems. From the review, it is evident that the presented up-to-date trends on biomass supply-chain management and the potential for future advanced approach applications play a crucial role on business and sustainability efficiency of biomass supply chain.

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For the generation of any product, a sequence of processes connected to design, decision making, and execution, and a series of financial, information, and material flows are performed throughout different stages of the production
Yellow biomass refers to crop residues that come from any crop and represent another category of biomass production related to feedstock
Yellow, woody, and multiple-type biomass supply-chain management (SCM) are included in this study

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For the generation of any product, a sequence of processes connected to design, decision making, and execution, and a series of financial, information, and material flows are performed throughout different stages of the production. The different stages of the production constitute an integrated system called supply chain. Energy crops are crops that are cultivated for biomass, biogas, or other biofuels (e.g., biodiesel, bioethanol) production. They are mostly green crops that come from wild nature, such as perennial grasses with high potential for bioenergy production. Yellow biomass refers to crop residues that come from any crop and represent another category of biomass production related to feedstock. It should be mentioned that the main sources of biogas production are the energy crops and the use of agricultural residues [1]. Woody biomass is any biomass that is connected to wood sources.

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