This research article covers the usage of SPORL pretreatment of pine trees killed by mountain pine beetle and whether or not it is easier to overcome recalcitrance of lignin in these trees in comparison to live trees.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/evaluation-mountain-beetleinfested-lodgepole-pine-cellulosic-ethanol-production-sulfite-pretreatment-overcome-recalcitrance-lignocellulose/

A review article describing the different pretreatment technologies and why pretreatment is the major bottleneck in cellulosic biofuel production.
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=8788

A video presentation on enzymatic cellulosic saccharification for biofuel production
Follow this link to learn more: http://www.glbrc.org/2011seminar-mcmillan

Maps based on cooperative aerial surveys conducted by Forest Health Protection staffs of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region.
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Graphs and Diagrams of Various Aspects of Northwest Forest Industries
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This scholarly article discusses the fundamental concept of Regional Biomass Processing Depots, their functionality, advantages, and potential challenges.
Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.318/abstract

Winemakers have long known that blending different grape varietals can favorably balance the flavor characteristics of the wine they produce. In the future, makers of advanced biofuels might use a similar strategy, blending different feedstock varieties to balance the energy characteristics of the transportation fuel they produce.
Follow this link to learn more: http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/8595/researchers-use-ionic-liquid-to-pretreat-biofuel-feedstock-mix

This in-depth review article describes pre-processing procedures like densification of wood and agricultureal biomass.
Follow this link to learn more: http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/8595/researchers-use-ionic-liquid-to-pretreat-biofuel-feedstock-mix

Applying a GIS and mixed-integer mathematical programming model, this study evaluates the economic values of a preprocessing technology, stretch-wrap baling, in the biomass feedstock supply chain for a potential commercial-scale switchgrass biorefinery in East Tennessee.
Follow this link to learn more: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/103993/2/Analyzing%20the%20Economics%20Values%20of%20Alternative%20Preprocessing%20Facilities%20in%20the%20Biomass%20Feedstocks%20-%20Biorefinery%20Supply%20Chain_prelim.pdf