A review article covering the costs and benefits of various energy crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/eg04r9773w3g31m6/
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
“Gevo Produces Isobutanol, Hydrocarbons and Renewable Jet Fuel from Cellulosic Biomass
Gevo, a privately held renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, has successfully produced isobutanol from fermentable sugars derived from cellulosic biomass. The company also successfully converted the cellulosic isobutanol into isobutylene and paraffinic kerosene (jet fuel). Follow this link to learn more: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/gevo-produces-isobutanol-hydrocarbons-and-renewable-jet-fuel-from-cellulosic-biomassgevo-20100729.html
High-Density Renewable Fuels Based on the Selective Dimerization of Pinenes
Research of high-density fuel candidates that have been synthesized in up to 90% yield from β-pinene, a renewable strained bicyclic compound derived from wood and plant sources. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef900799c
Verifying Forest Sustainability
More customers and policymakers seek assurances that the forest-derived fuel or feedstock they purchase is harvested in a sustainable manner. How can sustainability be assured? Follow this link to learn more: http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/8154/verifying-forest-sustainability
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The USDA’s AFRI Program lists bioenergy as a challenge area for research in 2011. This .pdf explains the grant program and eligibility. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/12_bioenergy.pdf
Non-homogeneous residual feedstocks to biofuels and chemicals via the methanol route
This paper discusses the thermal conversion of non-homogeneous residual biomass from urban wastes as well as from forest and agricultural operations into an ultrapure syngas used for the thermo-catalytic synthesis of methanol. Follow this link to learn more: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs13399-012-0050-6
New Uses for Glut of Small Logs From Thinning of Forests
Peter Stark thinned 80 acres of his forest for fire prevention. The effort led him to investigate uses for small diameter trees, and to start a new company to make wood products from them. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/science/10tree.html
A Mathematical Model to Design a Lignocellulosic Biofuel Supply Chain System with a Case Study Based on a Region in Central Texas.
This study formulates a model to maximize the profit of a lignocellulosic biofuel supply chain ranging from feedstock suppliers to biofuel customers. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/mathematical-model-design-lignocellulosic-biofuel-supply-chain-system-case-study-based-region-central-texas/
Integrated Procurement of Pulpwood and Energy Wood from Early Thinnings using Whole-tree Bundling
In this feasibility study, the required productivity level of bundle harvesting (i.e., cutting and bundling) in Scots pine-dominated stands was assessed by comparing the total supply chain costs based on whole-tree bundling with those of the other pulpwood and energy wood supply chains by means of system analysis. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953410003326
Trends and Challenges in the Microbial Production of Lignocellulosic Bioalcohol Fuels.
This review explores the the various properties of microorganisms and compares current research efforts to develop a reliable lignocellulosic bioalcohol-producing organism. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/trends-challenges-microbial-production-lignocellulosic-bioalcohol-fuels-1