Bioenergy project information from Washington State. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bioenergy.wa.gov/Rpts_Projects_WA.aspx
Author: william.herring
Forest Products Laboratory
The Wood Handbook summarizes information on wood as an engineering material. Follow this link to learn more: http://services.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1015&context=eci%2Fco2_summit
Microalgae as a Feedstock for Biofuel Production
In recent years, use of microalgae as an alternative biodiesel feedstock has gained renewed interest from researchers, entrepreneurs, and the general public. The objective of this publication is to introduce the basics of algal-biofuel production and the current status of this emerging biodiesel source. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-886/442-886.html
An Experimental Investigation on Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Diesel- Biodiesel Blends with Isobutanol as an Additive
Biodiesel with fuel additives has been gaining increased attention from engine researchers in view of the energy crisis and increasing environmental problems. The present work is aimed at experimental investigation of isobutanol as an additive to the diesel-biodiesel blends. Follow this link to learn more: http://papers.sae.org/2012-28-0011
How Do We Convert the Transport Sector to Renewable Energy and Improve the Sector’s Interplay with the Energy System?
A background paper for the workshop on transport, renewable energy in the transport sector and planning, Technical University of Denmark, 17 – 18 March 2009. This paper asks important questions about the sustainability of the transport sector, how aviation and marine transport may have to change, and the potential for alternative bioenergies. Follow this link to learn more: http://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/id(85da87ee-a9c5-4866-9c51-4fc43defec4e).html
Biofuels and Biomass-To-Liquid Fuels in the Biorefinery: Catalytic Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass using Porous Materials
A research article examining the utilization of porous materials as catalysts of biomass-based fuels as well as its uses and mechanics Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/anie.200801476/full
Renewable Energy Sources in the United States
Explanations of the major renewable energy sources in the United States. Follow this link to learn more: http://nationalatlas.gov/articles/people/a_energy.html#one
National Institute of Food and Agriculture: Current Research Information System
The Current Research Information System (CRIS) provides documentation and reporting for ongoing agricultural, food science, human nutrition, and forestry research, education and extension activities for the United States Department of Agriculture with a focus on the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant programs. Follow this link to learn more: http://cris.csrees.usda.gov/