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The Circular Bioeconomy, beyond synergies and competition with full electrification strategies
The (biogenic) feedstock dependence of circular bioeconomy activities, among other things, renders them more complex than the more linear supply of energy or synthetic materials from renewable electricity. Biomass supply chains are inherent in circular bioeconomy activities, which involve human labour that is difficult to automate. Existing and future supply chains hold the potential for cost and emission reductions; however, zero operational costs are much less likely than for photovoltaic and wind power services.
Taking these fundamental long-term developments under consideration, this issue explores the potential roles of the Circular Bioeconomy. The goal is to collect and discuss the societal, environmental and economic added value of establishing circular bioeconomy activities, not as transitional solutions but as sustainable arrangements for the generations to come. We expect submissions from various fields in natural, life and social sciences. Interdisciplinary approaches and manuscripts are encouraged. Long-term competition and synergies of circular bioeconomy activities with renewable electricity from photovoltaic and wind power are of particular interest. Thus, the visionary aspect or context of the research should be highlighted.
Editors
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Dr. Fabian Schipfer
Fabian Schipfer currently works at the Energy Economics Group (EEG), TU Wien as a senior/PostDoc researcher. His main research activities are on technology development and innovation with regard to a circular bioeconomy.
