Exergy and CO2 Analyses as Key Tools for the Evaluation of Bio-Ethanol Production

The background of bioethanol as an alternative to conventional fuels is analyzed with the aim of examining the efficiency of bioethanol production by first (sugar-based) and second (cellulose-based) generation processes. Energy integration is of paramount importance for a complete recovery of the pr...

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Main Authors: Qian Kang, Tianwei Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/1/76