ABSTRACT

Iran is considered one of the most polluted countries in the world, where major cities have consistently dealt with severe air pollution in recent decades. Fossil fuels account for a considerable portion of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in urban areas of Iran. Biofuels have been touted as an effective means of reducing urban air pollution. Since biofuels are largely compatible with the vehicles in Iran, they can be blended with the fossil fuels currently produced in the country as a feasible solution to the pollution crisis. This paper investigates the potential of second-generation biofuel development in Iran. First, potential biofuel resources are identified in each province. Next, the agro-ecological and climatic conditions of Iran for biomass production are evaluated. Lastly, the challenges and opportunities associated with biofuel production are discussed. The resulting managerial insights indicate that agricultural residues and energy crops are the most suitable resources for biofuel production.

摘要

伊朗被认为是世界上污染最严重的国家之一，最近几十年来主要城市一直在处理严重的空气污染。在伊朗城市地区，化石燃料占温室气体（GHG）排放量的很大一部分。生物燃料被吹捧为减少城市空气污染的有效手段。由于生物燃料在很大程度上与伊朗的车辆兼容，因此可以将其与该国目前生产的化石燃料混合，作为解决污染危机的可行方案。本文调查了伊朗第二代生物燃料开发的潜力。首先，确定每个省的潜在生物燃料资源。接下来，评估了伊朗用于生物质生产的农业生态和气候条件。最后，讨论了与生物燃料生产相关的挑战和机遇。由此产生的管理洞察力表明，农业残留物和能源作物是最适合生物燃料生产的资源。