This note describes the types of forests and conditions that can be improved by biomass harvesting. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/forestry/biomass/pubs/WB007.pdf
Author: william.herring
Thermoascus aurantiacus is a Promising Source of Enzymes for Biomass Deconstruction under Thermophilic Conditions
This research looks at two species of thermophilic fungi that produce biomass-decaying enzymes which may be useful for future biofuel conversion technologies. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/5/1/54/abstract
Alternative Fuels Data Center Home Page
Federal incentives, laws and regulations, funding opportunities, and other federal initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or air quality. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/fed_summary/Category#Incentives
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center: Federal and State Incentives and laws
Find federal and state laws and incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other transportation-related topics. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/
Biogasoline Options – Possibilities for Achieving High Bio-share and Compatibility with Conventional Cars
Comparing emissions from various renewable biogasoline components in conventional cars. Follow this link to learn more: http://saefuel.saejournals.org/content/4/2/298.short
Carbohydrate and lignin are simultaneously solubilized from unpretreated switchgrass by microbial action at high temperature
The three major components of plant biomass, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, are highly recalcitrant and deconstruction involves thermal and chemical pretreatment. Microbial conversion is a possible solution, but few anaerobic microbes utilize both cellulose and hemicellulose and none are known to solubilize lignin. This report shows that the majority (85%) of insoluble switchgrass biomass that had not been previously chemically treated was degraded at 78 °C by the anaerobic bacterium Caldicellulosiruptor bescii. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2013/EE/c3ee40932e
Pacific Region Bioenergy Partnership
Bioenergy research for the Pacific region states. Follow this link to learn more: http://pacificbiomass.org/
Trichoderma reesei: A Fungal Enzyme Producer for Cellulosic Biofuels
This literature review explains the use of fungal enzymes in biofuel production Follow this link to learn more: http://cdn.intechweb.org/pdfs/20066.pdf
Biofuels in the U.S. Transportation Sector
Facts, Figures, and research on the impact of biofuels in the transportation sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/oiaf/analysispaper/biomass.html
Sustainable Feedstocks Roadmap (.pdf)
A workshop for the development of regional specific roadmaps for sustainable feedstock production and delivery. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_id=100&header_id=p