Journal article

Authors list: Peter, C; Glemnitz, M; Winter, K; Kornatz, P; Müller, J; Heiermann, M; Aurbacher, J

Publication year: 2017

Pages: 323-332

Journal: Chemical Engineering & Technology

Volume number: 40

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 0930-7516

Open access status: Bronze

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201600226

Publisher: Wiley

Abstract: 
Biogas production can cause environmental problems due to a biased alignment of one energy crop used as a feedstock, e.g., maize in Germany. Diversification of crop rotations and resource-efficient management can be the key to sustainable crop management. Four crop rotations on eight sites across Germany were evaluated in terms of their resource efficiency (area use, energy, and economic efficiency) to derive options. Analysis revealed high variation in all indicators under review, with a high variance explanation by the interaction between crop rotation and regional characteristics. Furthermore, results indicate that high area-specific methane yields do not equate to high energy efficiency. Crop management adaptation is a useful tool for optimizing resource efficiency.

Harvard Citation style: Peter, C., Glemnitz, M., Winter, K., Kornatz, P., Müller, J., Heiermann, M., et al. (2017) Impact of Energy Crop Rotation Design on Multiple Aspects of Resource Efficiency, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 40(2), pp. 323-332. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201600226

APA Citation style: Peter, C., Glemnitz, M., Winter, K., Kornatz, P., Müller, J., Heiermann, M., & Aurbacher, J. (2017). Impact of Energy Crop Rotation Design on Multiple Aspects of Resource Efficiency. Chemical Engineering & Technology. 40(2), 323-332. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201600226