xvi Preface
Turning the bio-economy into reality is more than a technical issue. From an abstract
point of view, it needs scientific and technical push as well as market pull to make the
bio-innovation leap. Therefore, the future role of biomass and its life cycle analysis as
industrial feedstock to provide fuel and chemicals is discussed in this book with an
analysis of the fossil economy, especially the chemical sector. But first and foremost it
needs visionary people: devoted scientists, future-oriented entrepreneurs, a supportive
political framework and last but not least a willing general public.
Ali S. Ayoub
July 2017
Chicago, USA
