Energy supply is essential for the functioning and well-being of a society. Decision-makers
are faced with the challenge to balance burdens and benefits of energy supply practices …

Woody biomass has gained increased attention as a source of renewable energy. However,
its categorization as a sustainable source of energy remains controversial, as its carbon …

This work proposes a multi-objective optimization model to design a sustainable multi-
period second generation biomass-to-bioethanol supply chain under multiple uncertainties …

Future scenarios are often used to address long-term challenges characterised by
uncertainty and complexity, as they can help explore different alternative future pathways …

In addition to the great importance of minimizing total cost, resiliency and social indicators
have a special place in the agricultural food supply chain. In this respect, a novel multi …

The aim of this study is to conduct an economic and environmental assessment of forest
biomass for heating, in particular two types of firewood and three types of wood chips were …

Sustainable rural development (SRD) is an essential component of sustainable
development on a global scale. Community Renewable Energy (CRE) has been advocated …

This study develops an integrated model for dynamically predicting the energy potential of
straw resources and assessing regional energy, environmental, and socioeconomic benefits …

Using wood biomass for bioenergy production in mountain urban settlements can represent
a win–win strategy when it combines a continuous energy provision to households with a …

The development of rural areas is a significant component in social and economic activities.
It is very important for optimizing the allocation of rural production and living factors …