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
Category: Conversion
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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
Jatropha curcas, a promising crop for the generation of biodiesel and value-added coproducts
The review highlights the specific features of the Jatropha curcas plant and its potential for the production of biofuel, protein concentrates as livestock feed and value-added products that could enhance the economic viability of Jatropha seed oil-based biodiesel production. The roles of the plant in carbon capture, enhancing socio-economic conditions, food production in the tropical regions, and influencing micro-climate, vegetation and soil quality are discussed. The paper also gives a comparative account of the toxic and non-toxic genotypes of J. curcas from the point of view of their physical and chemical properties and their potential for biodiesel and livestock feed production. Future areas of research are also presented. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejlt.200800244/abstract
Cellulosic Biofuels — Got Gasoline?
A perspective article examining liquid biofuels beyond ethanol. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencemag.org/content/325/5942/822.summary
Conversion of Proteins into Biofuels by Engineering Nitrogen Flux
Research showing the possibility of utilizing proteins in the production of biohydrocarbons. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v29/n4/abs/nbt.1789.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