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
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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
Second-Generation Biofuel: Isobutanol Producing Biocatalyst
With support from EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Gevo launched a project to identify rate-limiting steps in the isobutanol pathway in yeast. This effort resulted in the development of genetic and biochemical assays to characterize each of the enzymes involved in the production of isobutanol in yeast. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/success/pdf/gevo010711.pdf
Biomass to the Rescue
Bob Cleaves, President of Biomass Power Association, explains how biomass and fire prevention go hand in hand. Follow this link to learn more: http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/8236/biomass-to-the-rescue
Life Cycle Assessment of Potential Biojet Fuel Production in the United States
The objective of this research is to reveal to what degree biobased jet fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. aviation sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es202148g
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