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Rodriguez-Fernandez, SCorresponding AuthorDiaz, IAuthorGonzalez-Miquel, MAuthorGonzalez, EjAuthorRodriguez, MCorresponding Author

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January 24, 2022
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Optimization-based analysis of integrated lignocellulosic biorefineries in Spain focusing on building blocks

Publicated to: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 14 (1): 435-450 - 2024-01-01 14(1), DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-02247-6

Authors:

Rodriguez-Fernandez, S; Díaz, I; González-Miquel, M; González, EJ; Rodriguez, M
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Affiliations

Univ Politecn Madrid, Escuela Super Ingenieros Ind, Dept Ingn Quim Ind & Medioambiente, C Jose Gutierrez Abascal 2, Madrid 28006, Spain - Author

Abstract

Spain, in the framework of the European Green Deal, has set ambitious climate and energy goals for 2030. Lignocellulosic biorefineries can make a strong contribution to these goals; however, advanced biofuels generally cannot be produced in a profitable way compared to fossil and first-generation fuels. To address this problem, the efficient production of a wide range of bioproducts, not only biofuels and bioenergy, may be the solution. Therefore, a systematic evaluation of the near-term economic potential bio-building blocks (xylitol, sorbitol, succinic, glutamic, glucaric, levulinic, lactic, and itaconic acids) is presented. Many possible combinations of feedstock and conversion technologies can be considered feasible pathways to manufacture advanced biofuels and bio-based building blocks. To map the optimal groups of technologies in the framework of Spain's biorefineries, we apply a methodology based on a network optimization approach that combines minimum cost and energy criteria together with feedstock availability and demand constraints. The feedstocks analyzed are pine and eucalyptus residues and olive tree pruning wastes, being three largely available agroforesty residues in Spain. The results show that building blocks show good economic and energy performance compared to advanced transportation biofuels, and although their demand is much lower, they should be considered to improve the profitability of biorefineries. Secondly, advanced gasoline, bioethanol, hydrogen, and building blocks demands can be satisfied with pine, eucalyptus, and olive residues available in Spain. Finally, lactic acid production is profitable, but the remaining routes do not reach the break-even point, suggesting that further research is still needed.
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Keywords

BiorefineryBuilding blockEucalyptus-globulusFacility locationFischer-tropschLactic-acid productionLignocellulosic biomassMultiobjective optimizationMultiproduct biorefineriesSuccinic acidSuperstructure optimizationSupply chainsTechnoeconomic analysisWaste-water generation

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 61/176, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Chemical. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-27:

  • WoS: 8
  • Scopus: 9
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-27:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 56 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/86379/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 165
    • Downloads: 34
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (RODRIGUEZ FERNANDEZ, SILVIA MARIA) and Last Author (RODRIGUEZ HERNANDEZ, MANUEL).

    the authors responsible for correspondence tasks have been RODRIGUEZ FERNANDEZ, SILVIA MARIA and RODRIGUEZ HERNANDEZ, MANUEL.

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    Awards linked to the item

    Open Access funding provided thanks to the CRUE-CSIC agreement with Springer Nature. The research leading to these results received funding from Comunidad Autonoma de Madrid (Spain) under Grant Agreement SUSTEC S2018/EMT-4348.
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