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GLOBAL CHALLENGES
卷 7, 期 7, 页码 -出版社
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200218
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bio-based plastics; circular bioeconomy; polylactic acid; sustainable products
The aim of this study is to comprehensively analyze the production and recycling processes, carbon footprint, and prices of PLA, as well as to investigate second-generation PLA production from technical, economic, and ecological perspectives simultaneously. The German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is chosen as a region of interest, and the study quantifies and illustrates the locations of different suitable second-generation feedstocks in the region. However, there are various obstacles that may challenge the identified potentials, such as high demand for bioresources, feedstock quality, spatial aspects, and logistics.
Polylactic acid (PLA) is the bioplastic with the highest market share. However, it is mainly produced from first-generation feedstock and there are various inconsistencies in the literature in terms of its production and recycling processes, carbon footprint, and prices. The aim of this study is to compile and contrast these aspects and investigate second-generation PLA production from technical, economic, and ecological perspectives simultaneously. The comprehensive analyses also show the chances and challenges of originating a PLA supply chain in a specific region. Herein, the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has been chosen as a region of interest. In addition to highlighting the industrial capabilities and synergies, the study quantifies and illustrates the locations of different suitable second-generation feedstocks in the region. However, the identified potentials can be challenged by various obstacles such as the high demand of bioresources, feedstock quality, spatial aspects, and logistics. Furthermore, the substantial price gap between PLA and fossil-based plastics can also discourage the investors to include PLA on their portfolios. Thus, the study also provides recommendations to overcome these obstacles and promote the regional value chains of bioplastics which may serve as prototype for other regions.
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