This paper investigates the role of comparative advantage on biofuel policy adoption. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421512000262
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
National Energy Education Devleopment Project
NEED works with energy companies, agencies, and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation’s schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management. Follow this link to learn more: http://need.org/
Biofuels: Ethical Issues
Concerns over energy security, economic development and climate change are driving the development of biofuels. This report sets out an ethical framework to guide policy-making for both current and future biofuels. View research summaries and download the report (.pdf) Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/biofuels-0
USDA Renewable Energy Investments and Renewable Energy Resources Map
Interactive maps comparing grasslands, petroleum blending terminals, investments, poverty rates and population density. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/energy/maps/maps.htm
Designing the perfect plant feedstock for biofuel production: Using the whole buffalo to diversify fuels and products
In an effort to replace petroleum, technologies to synthesize liquid fuels and other commodities from renewable biomass are being developed. Current technologies, however, only use a portion of plant biomass feedstocks for fuel and useful products. “Using the whole feedstock buffalo” or optimally using all portions and biochemicals present in renewable biomass will enhance the economic and environmental feasibility of biofuels and coproducts. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0734975011001388
Cleaner Production Alternatives: Biomass Utilisation Options
This report compares the energy production capability of bioethanol production from corn and direct utilisation alternatives, such as cellulosic bioethanol production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652610000181
2012 Timeline of the Farm Bill
Information, explanations, and general history of the USDA Farm Bill Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bio.org/sites/default/files/Timeline-Farm-Bill-Energy-Title.pdf
New Map Gives Public a Global View of Biofuel Development
Assessing how biofuels affect forests and people’s livelihoods and how its production can be more sustainable has been made easier with this interactive map which provides a geographical overview of biofuel production, consumption and investment around the world. Follow this link to learn more: http://blog.cifor.org/4103/new-map-gives-public-a-global-view-of-biofuel-development/#.UBrLy2Gldzp
Global Biomass Fuel Resources
A review article on the global biomass supply chain, its uses, and challenges for biofuel production Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953404001035
An Introduction to Petroleum Refining and the Production of Ultra Low Sulfur Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
This tutorial addresses the basic principles of petroleum refining, as they relate to the production of ultra-low-sulfur fuels, in particular gasoline and diesel fuel. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/ICCT05_Refining_Tutorial_FINAL_R1.pdf
