This fundamental book provides a cross-sectoral multi-disciplinary view on the biobased
economy. It explains opportunities for the value-adding production and use of bioresources
while also discussing the main drivers and obstacles involved. The book is divided into three
major parts the first of which introduces readers to the basics of bioresource economics and
engineering. In terms of economics it discusses decision-making from the policy producer
investor and citizen perspectives in terms of engineering it addresses key technologies and
the processing of bioresources as well as the development of biorefineries for high-value
products on large and small scales. In turn the book¿s second part presents cases focused on
different types of energy use and written by practitioners. The cases illustrate the
businesses and technologies involved as well as the roles of citizens social organisations
and policies. The book¿s third and last part highlights opportunities in sustainable
agriculture valuable industrial products and innovative services while also outlining key
conditions for success. Written by a team of scholars and practitioners from various
engineering natural-science and social-science disciplines the book is primarily intended for
undergraduate and graduate students and for practitioners in business and policy who wish to
explore the sustainable production and use of bioresources. All theoretical issues are
explained with the aid of real-world examples making the content highly accessible.
