OptiBiU: an optimisation model to explore the Optimal Biomass Use in a circular biobased economy

Samenvatting

Optimizing the use of biomass in the bioeconomy may help to replace fossil-based products, and contribute towards limiting global warming, reduction of leakages and decrease of dependency on finite resources. However, judging the optimal use of biomass is currently hard. To be able to improve this understanding of optimal biomass use, a model of production of biobased products will be developed. The set up of this model is described in this report in terms of production of biobased products, in terms of conversion of biomass sources, including re-use and recycling as after-life options of products.