Environmental Sustainability Practices and Development through Biobased Products in India - A Review

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10.2991/978-94-6463-648-2_22How to use a DOI?

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Environmental Sustainability; Biobased Products; Renewable Energy; Biorefineries

Abstract

Biobased products derived from renewable biological resources are gaining significance in India as a means to promote environmental sustainability and economic development. The potential of biobased products has been investigated in a number of fields, such as manufacturing, energy production, and agriculture. Through ethanol biorefineries that use plant-based fiber as their main feedstock, India has taken steps to boost the production and use of renewable energy. Problems with resource use, environmental effects, and production costs arise throughout the development of bioenergy and bioproduct systems. However, the sustainable development of biobased goods depends on identifying critical areas to lower prices and environmental implications. Notably, while biobased products demonstrate potential, their adoption faces numerous barriers. A study employing the Analytical Hierarchy Process identified 28 major barriers to adopting renewable and green energy technologies in India, categorized into seven dimensions including economic, technical, and political issues. This underscores the complexity of transitioning to a bioeconomy and the necessity for comprehensive strategies to overcome these challenges. The reviewed literature suggests that biobased products have significant potential to contribute to environmental sustainability and development in India. However, realizing this potential necessitates addressing various challenges, including technological, economic, and policy-related issues. Future research should focus on developing strategies to overcome these barriers and promote the widespread adoption of biobased products across different sectors in India.

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AU  - V. Haritha Lochana
AU  - D. Bhavani Sankar Reddy
AU  - M. Y. Naidu
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/07
TI  - Environmental Sustainability Practices and Development through Biobased Products in India - A Review
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-Based Environment for Sustainable Territory (ICBEST 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 297
EP  - 303
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-648-2_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-648-2_22
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