Smart Use of Residues - Exploring the factors affecting the sustainable extraction rate of agricultural residues for advanced biofuels

Although crop residues have the advantage of not requiring additional land, residues are still integrated into the agricultural system as a physical and carbon resource. To develop a full picture of the potential of advanced biofuels, a sustainability assessment is needed. This assessment should determine what environmental effects could be induced through the removal of crop residues for biofuel production, and which policy recommendations might follow to ensure sustainable use. This paper represents an initial assessment, relying on the expanding field of research on advanced biofuels. The first part highlights the role of advanced biofuels in decarbonisation. The second part investigates the environmental impact of advanced biofuels, while the last part gives policy recommendations.