Journal Article

FZJ-2017-02942

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Golembiewski, B. (Corresponding author) ; Sick, N.FZJ* ; Bröring, S.

2015
Singapore [u.a] World Scientific Publishing

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Abstract: In light of an emerging bioeconomy, fading boundaries between the so far distinct agricultural and energy sector indicate a convergence process leading to a new competitive setting between established value chains requiring dynamic capabilities of the affected firms. On the basis of understanding convergence as a process within research-intensive industries, patent analyses can be applied to identify whether there are trends of convergence associated with the emerging bioeconomy. This study focuses on examining the nexus of agricultural and energy sector with regard to German biogas technologies. Although different disciplinary activities within the field of biogas can be confirmed, for now, biogas (as well as other bioenergy) applications rather seem to build a sub-segment within the energy value chain than to form a new inter-industry segment.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Helmholtz-Institut Münster Ionenleiter für Energiespeicher (IEK-12)

Research Program(s):

1. 131 - Electrochemical Storage (POF3-131) (POF3-131)

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Database coverage:
Emerging Sources Citation Index ; SCOPUS ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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