title: A mathematical model to design a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain system with a case study based on a region in Central Texas.
abstract: This study formulates a model to maximize the profit of a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain ranging from feedstock suppliers to biofuel customers. The model deals with a time-staged, multi-commodity, production/distribution system, prescribing facility locations and capacities, technologies, and material flows. A case study based on a region in Central Texas demonstrates application of the proposed model to design the most profitable biofuel supply chain under each of several scenarios. A sensitivity analysis identifies that ethanol (ETOH) price is the most significant factor in the economic viability of a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain.
authors: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, TAMUS 3131, College Station, TX 77843-3131, United States.
authors: Heungjo
authors: H
authors: An
authors: Wilbert E
authors: WE
authors: Wilhelm
authors: Stephen W
authors: SW
authors: Searcy
mesh_terms: D056804:Biofuels; D008031:Lignin; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013781:Texas
chemical_list: D056804:Biofuels; C036909:lignocellulose; D008031:Lignin