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This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on
using crops as biofuel. The first chapter reviews the key issues
and challenges faced when expanding sugarcane cultivation for
bioenergy, primarily, competition with food crops, loss of
biodiversity, water, air and soil pollution, as well as a potential
increase in pest problems. The second chapter describes current
technologies and constraints of biodiesel production, including the
need for a consistent supply of feedstock to ensure a sustainable
biodiesel industry. The chapter also examines life cycle assessment
(LCA) of canola/rapeseed biodiesel production. The third chapter
addresses the sustainability of biofuels derived from palm oil and
discusses the impact of their production on our ecosystems. The
chapter also reviews the economics of biofuel and the levels of
governmental support needed for sustainable production. The fourth
chapter examines the potential of varying grassland types for
biomass production. It details the options for use of grassland
biomass, citing its suitability for combustion, pyrolysis,
biorefining and for use in bioenergy applications. The final
chapter reviews best agronomic practices for increasing overall
biomass output in the face of pressing environmental changes. It
also utilises the LCA framework to review strategies for crop
improvement, such as crop rotations.
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