O impacto da produção de bioetanol na segurança alimentar
Resumen
The development of integrated biorefineries, based on the complete utilization
of plant biomass and the production of bioproducts such as biofuels, is an important
strategy in replacing the global energy matrix with more sustainable processes, thus
contributing to decarbonization and reducing dependence on fossil resources.
However, one of the main obstacles still encountered is that the use of some plant
biomasses, such as sugarcane and corn, raises the debate of competition between
advances in bioproduct production and food production. According to the United
Nations (UN), the world population is growing at an accelerated pace, resulting in an
increasing demand for food to meet the needs of this expanding population, making
food security a priority in the strategic plans of countries. In this context, this work
aimed to conduct a critical analysis of the impact of bioproduct production on global
food security. For this purpose, a comprehensive literature review was conducted on
the discussion related to the use of food resources and agricultural land for
bioproduct production. Different perspectives were explored based on real data
obtained from public reports and published studies. One of the central discussions is
the need to find alternatives to increase the productivity of land dedicated to food
production, as well as the development of new technologies for the production of
alternative foods, such as plant-based protein, which can help meet the population's
demand for quality nutrients. Additionally, second-generation raw materials (2G) are
explored as a strategy to increase bioproduct productivity without using food raw
materials. Finally, it was identified that waste has a much greater impact on food
security than biofuel production.
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