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56 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 616 Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • La necesidad de replantear los modelos productivos tradicionales en el sector energético. La falta de análisis sobre la rentabilidad de los sistemas de producción de biodiesel en Montería, Córdoba.

    Rentabilidad de sistemas de transformación tecnológica para biodiesel: un análisis desde la economía circular en el contexto de Córdoba · 2026 · DOI

  • Structural, financial, and policy-related challenges - Weak incentives and limited structural reform - Supply chain inefficiencies and weak domestic demand signals

    Aligning fiscal policy with ESG objectives enhancing domestic biomass utilization for Indonesia’s energy transition · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of organic waste streams. The need for efficient and sustainable waste management strategies. The high moisture content of food waste, making it more suitable for biological or hydrothermal processes.

    Integrated Biorefinery Pathways for Organic Waste Valorisation: A Systematic Literature Review of Biological, Thermochemical, and Anaerobic Digestion Technologies · 2026 · DOI

  • The funeral industry's resistance to natural cycles. The need to address the environmental impacts of death care practices. The challenge of designing regenerative biomaterials that support native plant establishment and nurture soil microbiomes.

    Regenerative Remains - Transforming Death into Landscape Healing · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of working with living systems and their inherent uncertainties. The need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationships between human societies and living systems.

    Rain Microbial Ecologies: Integrating Genomic Tools in Biodesign Education for Future Food Strategies · 2026 · DOI

  • Technical challenges related to the production and use of bioplastics, - Economic challenges related to the cost and availability of raw materials, - Regulatory challenges related to the lack of supportive public policies

    Bioplastics Life Cycle: Potential to Enhance Positive Environmental Impacts in the Circular Economy · 2026 · DOI

  • Mechanisms to promote ELSI/RRI activities (such as awards eligibility or journal acceptance conditions) must be developed and considered systematically.

    Achieving bottom-up ethical, legal, and societal implications and responsible research and innovation in the synthetic biology research community from the Japanese context · 2026 · DOI

  • There is no established mechanism within academia for evaluating contributions to regulatory standardization, science policy, and societal implementation of ELSI/RRI activities.

    Achieving bottom-up ethical, legal, and societal implications and responsible research and innovation in the synthetic biology research community from the Japanese context · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of mirror bacteria raises questions about the definition of life. There is a need to explore the potential risks and benefits of creating new forms of life. The paper identifies a gap in the discussion on the implications of mirror bacteria for science and society.

    The promise and peril of mirror bacteria · 2026 · DOI

  • The literature separately covers ESG, fiscal policy, and biomass energy, but these strands are rarely integrated into one analytical framework explaining biomass allocation outcomes in developing economies. There is a lack of discussion on fiscal incentive architecture shaping whether biomass is used domestically or exported.

    Aligning fiscal policy with ESG objectives enhancing domestic biomass utilization for Indonesia’s energy transition · 2026 · DOI

  • The bioeconomy is not risk-free and does not in itself guarantee sustainability. There is a need to identify and systematise the key drivers shaping the implementation of a sustainable bioeconomy.

    Analysing the drivers of a sustainable bioeconomy paradigm · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of more inclusive and sustainable bio-based innovations. Studies should investigate the impact of different governance strategies on the reorganization of bio-based innovations. Research should explore the role of power relations and political framework conditions in shaping the bioeconomy.

    Reorganization of Bio-Based Innovations Towards Inclusion: Insights Into Responses, Constraints, and Governance Challenges · 2026 · DOI

  • The reorganization process for novel innovations and the governance strategies to steer this reorganization towards inclusion have not been sufficiently studied. There is a lack of understanding of the bioeconomy and its impact on different stakeholders.

    Reorganization of Bio-Based Innovations Towards Inclusion: Insights Into Responses, Constraints, and Governance Challenges · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the current waste management systems, which are often inefficient and contribute to environmental degradation. The study highlights the need for sustainable and efficient waste management strategies.

    Integrated Biorefinery Pathways for Organic Waste Valorisation: A Systematic Literature Review of Biological, Thermochemical, and Anaerobic Digestion Technologies · 2026 · DOI

  • The funeral industry's prioritization of preservation over ecological integration perpetuates extractive practices that damage environments. Most mainstream alternatives focus on reducing harm rather than providing genuine ecological benefits. There is a need for regenerative death care practices that prioritize ecological integration and regeneration.

    Regenerative Remains - Transforming Death into Landscape Healing · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of the book's interdisciplinary vision to real-world challenges. It could investigate the impact of promoting scientific literacy on environmental conservation and sustainable development.

    Biociencias · 2026 · DOI

  • The book identifies the need for an interdisciplinary vision that unifies biology, chemistry, and ecology. It highlights the importance of promoting scientific literacy and understanding of the complexity of life and global challenges.

    Biociencias · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of integration of genomic tools into design education. The need for a more holistic understanding of living systems and their relationships with human societies.

    Rain Microbial Ecologies: Integrating Genomic Tools in Biodesign Education for Future Food Strategies · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of knowledge on lacustrine ecosystems and their preservation. There is a need for a science-action approach to address environmental issues affecting lacustrine ecosystems.

    Le Pôle R&D ECLA : la science-action au service des écosystèmes lacustres · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the strategic management of digital technologies for certification and traceability of bio-based products. The study addresses the need for a comprehensive combination of digital technologies, environmental labeling mechanisms, and tools for information interaction with consumers in the context of the development of the circular bioeconomy.

    STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF BIO-BASED PRODUCTS IN THE CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a unified framework for natural and synthetic cannabinoid production. The need for a technical and regulatory roadmap for emerging economies entering the global phytopharmaceutical supply chain. The absence of a targeted framework for the Republic of Rwanda.

    Phytochemical Engineering and Bioprocess Optimization of Cannabis sativa L.: A Unified Framework for Natural and Synthetic Cannabinoid Production · 2026 · DOI

  • standards. A critical Rwanda, specifically, faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities in this sector. The country’s pathway to phytopharmaceutical advancement requires harmonizing agricultural extension services with modern medicinal for processing Rwanda is the localized implementation of the World Health Organization’s Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP), adapted to be affordable and accessible for smallholder farmers and collectors. To bridge the divide with developed nations, Rwanda must also invest in training human resources to manage materia medica and integrate traditional medicine into the formal health system, ensuring that standardized, plant-derived treatments are effectively developed and evaluated. increase Digital innovation serves as a vital bridge for Rwanda’s phytopharmaceutical sector. As seen in other agricultural sectors in the country, the co-creation of digital tools including databases, sensors, and mobile applications can demystify production challenges and transparency across the supply chain. For Rwanda to successfully compete, it should leverage these data-generating tools to move beyond subsistence-based harvesting, instead focusing on high-value, standardized phytomedicines that address non-communicable diseases. By utilizing legislative flexibilities, such as those regarding intellectual property for pharmaceuticals within the East African Community, Rwanda can better position itself to sustain domestic production while navigating the complexities of the global market.

    Phytochemical Engineering and Bioprocess Optimization of Cannabis sativa L.: A Unified Framework for Natural and Synthetic Cannabinoid Production · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not claim exhaustive coverage or statistical synthesis expected of a systematic review. The initial hit counts were not retrospectively reconstructable because the original review was narrative and iterative. The study is limited to the analysis of existing literature and does not provide new empirical data.

    Bioplastics Life Cycle: Potential to Enhance Positive Environmental Impacts in the Circular Economy · 2026 · DOI

  • The current recipe for EchinoClay yields decorative objects, but a food-safe formulation remains in development. The paper does not provide a comprehensive review of prior work in the field.

    Circular Urchin Economies for Viable Futures: Designing Material Cultures across Food, Waste, and Aquaculture · 2026 · DOI

  • Adapting the formulation of EchinoClay to artificial reefs to support ecosystem recovery. Developing a food-safe formulation for EchinoClay.

    Circular Urchin Economies for Viable Futures: Designing Material Cultures across Food, Waste, and Aquaculture · 2026 · DOI

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