A life cycle assessment of biodiesel derived from the "niche filling" energy crop camelina in the USA

摘要: Abstract Camelina sativa (L.) is a promising crop for biodiesel production that avoids many of the potential pitfalls traditional biofuel crops, such as land use change (LUC) and food versus fuel. In this study environmental viability camelina was assessed using life cycle analysis (LCA) methodology. The LCA conducted spreadsheet model dubbed KABAM. KABAM found grown niche filling (in rotation with wheat or double crop) reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fossil fuel by 40–60% when compared to petroleum diesel. Furthermore, avoiding LUC emissions, emits fewer GHGs than soybean canola biodiesel. Finally, sensitivity concluded in order maintain increase other researchers policy makers should focus their efforts on achieving satisfactory yields (1000–2000 kg/ha) while reducing nitrogen fertilizer inputs.