Prabalta Rijal, Helena Carvalho, João Matias, Susana Garrido, Carina Pimentel
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Abstract
This systematic review explores the drivers and barriers of residual agroforestry biomass valorization, examining technological, economic, and policy-related factors. The review encompasses studies from 2000 to 2024. The selected papers include peer-reviewed articles and technical reports addressing residual agroforestry biomass technologies, policies, market trends, and environmental impacts from around the world. Key barriers identified include insufficient support from the public and private sectors, inadequate stakeholder training, limited research investment and high production costs. Conversely, drivers such as advanced technologies like pyrolysis and gasification, and supportive policies, including subsidies and tax incentives, can encourage biomass valorization. The review highlights the potential of residual biomass for diverse applications beyond bioenergy, such as medicinal products, construction materials, and consumer goods. Future research should focus on comprehensive utilization pathways, optimizing biomass collection and conversion technologies, and assessing the economic and environmental impacts of various applications. Additionally, effective policy mechanisms and risk management strategies for stakeholders are crucial for promoting sustainable business models. By addressing these areas, future studies can enhance the sustainable development of the residual agroforestry biomass sector, contributing to environmental sustainability, rural development, economic growth, and advancing the bioeconomy.
期刊介绍:
Agroforestry Systems is an international scientific journal that publishes results of novel, high impact original research, critical reviews and short communications on any aspect of agroforestry. The journal particularly encourages contributions that demonstrate the role of agroforestry in providing commodity as well non-commodity benefits such as ecosystem services. Papers dealing with both biophysical and socioeconomic aspects are welcome. These include results of investigations of a fundamental or applied nature dealing with integrated systems involving trees and crops and/or livestock. Manuscripts that are purely descriptive in nature or confirmatory in nature of well-established findings, and with limited international scope are discouraged. To be acceptable for publication, the information presented must be relevant to a context wider than the specific location where the study was undertaken, and provide new insight or make a significant contribution to the agroforestry knowledge base