Wang et al. (2023): Can bioenergy with carbon capture and storage deliver negative emissions? A critical review of life cycle assessment
Junyao Wang, Yawen Zheng, Song He, Jiahui Yan, Xuelan Zeng, Shuangjun Li, Zhipeng Tian, Libin Lei, Yin Chen, Shuai Deng IN: Journal of Cleaner Production, 434, 139839, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139839
There is still insufficient understanding of the overall life cycle environmental performance of different BECCS configurations. Despite the fact that BECCS entails many technological combinations, the technology is still regarded as a single “black box” technology in most climate scenarios. This study presents a critical review of life cycle assessment (LCA) on a wide range of BECCS options: biomass direct-fired power generation, biomass gasification power generation, bio-hydrogen production, biomass application in industry sectors and other biomass conversion processes, such as pyrolysis and fermentation.