This review looks at the economic stability and efficiency of biofuel production from multiple feedstocks. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.agmrc.org/renewable_energy/biofuelsbiorefining_general/economic_impacts_of_biofuel_development.cfm
Author: william.herring
Supply Chain and Logistics Issues of Bio-energy Production
A review article focusing on the challenges of the biomass supply chain for bioenergy production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652610003240
NREL Dynamic Maps, GIS Data, and analysis tools
Maps showing the distribution of various biomass supply chains in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/gis/biomass.html
A Review on Biomass Densification technologies for energy application
Woody biomass for energy production needs to be densified to reduce technical limitations associated with storage, loading, and transportation. This report provides a comprehensive review of biomass processing, which includes current densifcation technologies. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.inl.gov/technicalpublications/Documents/4886679.pdf
Logging & Sawmills Flickr Group
Check out machinery, forests, and historical photos of lumber production at the Flickr group for Logging and Sawmills. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.flickr.com/groups/380708@N24/pool/
Western Forestry Leadership Coalition
The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition is a unique state and federal partnership working with the people and resources in the western US. Follow this link to learn more: http://wflccenter.org/
Efficiency of Wood Procurement Systems of Small-diameter Scots Pine Based on the Wood Paying Capability of a Kraft Pulp Mill
Research evaluating the effeciency of three supply systems of Scots pine; presented at the 4th Forest Engineering Conferece, 2011. Follow this link to learn more: http://academic.sun.ac.za/forestry/FEC%202011/Proceedings_FINAL.pdf#page=127
Methods of Dealing with Co-products of Biofuels in Life-cycle Analysis and Consequent Results within the U.S. Context
This paper examines the available methods to deal with biofuel co-products, explores the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and presents biofuel LCA results with different co-product methods within the U.S. context. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421510002156
Reviving the Carbohydrate Economy via Multi-product Lignocellulose Biorefineries
Utilization of lignocellulose and co-products would decrease bioethanol expenses. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/y5p71053411ph861/
Material property characterization of co-products from biofuel industries: Potential uses in value-added biocomposites
This paper gives an insight of biofuel production and the status into the co-products obtained from this industry. Furthermore this work explores the possibility of these co-products as raw materials for value-added uses in material applications Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953411006477