Abstract
The fossil fuel consumption is still a global concern that has received great deal of attention from Chemical Engineering and Operation Research fields. In this sense, this paper presents a SCND (Supply Chain Network Design) for second-generation biofuel production. For this aim, we proposed a mathematical model that includes, simultaneously, economic and environmental issues. The model feasibility has been tested in Colombia. In this case study, the bioethanol production from Coffee Cut Stem (Coffee-CS) is examined considering the three main echelons of the supply chain. Experimental results showed that Coffee-CS is a profitable and sustainable feedstock for biofuel production.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 321-331 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Energy |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- Biofuel production
- Coffee Cut Stem
- GHG emissions
- Supply chain optimization