From fossil-based to circular bioeconomy: a Swedish and Finnish pathway

IF 5.8 3区环境科学与生态学 0 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Science and Pollution Research Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI:10.1007/s11356-025-36336-0

Narasinha Shurpali, Yuan Li, Elina Tampio, Reijo Lappalainen, Ali Mohammadi, Maria Sandberg, Hem Raj Bhattarai, Ella Honkanen, Farinaz Ebrahimian, Ilmari Laaksonen, Lucia Blasco, Noora Jokinen, Venkatesh Govindrajan, Summaira Saghir, Vivek Narisetty, Karin Granström

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Abstract

The transition from a fossil-based economy to a circular bioeconomy is a critical challenge and opportunity in the face of global climate change. Sweden and Finland, with their abundant forest resources and strong commitment to sustainability, are well positioned to lead this transition. The WoodPro project exemplifies this effort by exploring innovative ways to valorize forest residues into high-value products such as 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO), biopolymers and hydrochar. This perspective outlines the project’s multidisciplinary approach, which integrates advanced bioprocessing technologies with dynamic system analysis to optimize the sustainability and economic feasibility of these biorefining pathways. We highlight the potential of these interconnected processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, close nutrient loops and stimulate rural development, while positioning the Nordic countries as global leaders in the circular bioeconomy. The insights gained from this project highlight the importance of holistic, systems-based approaches in achieving carbon neutrality and offer a model for similar transitions worldwide.

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从化石燃料到循环生物经济：瑞典和芬兰之路。

面对全球气候变化，从以化石为基础的经济向循环生物经济过渡是一项重大挑战和机遇。瑞典和芬兰拥有丰富的森林资源和对可持续性的坚定承诺，完全有能力引领这一转型。WoodPro项目通过探索将森林残留物转化为2,3-丁二醇（2,3- bdo）、生物聚合物和碳氢化合物等高价值产品的创新方法，体现了这一努力。这一视角概述了该项目的多学科方法，将先进的生物处理技术与动态系统分析相结合，以优化这些生物精炼途径的可持续性和经济可行性。我们强调这些相互关联的过程在减少温室气体排放、闭合营养循环和刺激农村发展方面的潜力，同时将北欧国家定位为循环生物经济的全球领导者。从该项目中获得的见解强调了实现碳中和的整体、基于系统的方法的重要性，并为全球类似的转型提供了一个模型。

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Environmental Science and Pollution Research 环境科学-环境科学

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8.70

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17.20%

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6549

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3.8 months

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