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
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Biofuel Feedstock Logistics: Recommendations for Research and Commercialization
A report by the Feedstock Logistics Interagency Working Group on the current efficiency of cellulosic biofuels and recommendations for the future. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.swcs.org/documents/resources/1_All_Chapters__Sustainable_Feedsto_8A410A56233E6.pdf
Lignocellulosic Biomass Feedstock Transportation Alternatives, Logistics, Equipment Configurations, and Modeling
The paper reviews the major transportation alternatives and logistics and the implementation of those for various types of energy crops such as energy grasses, short-rotation woody coppices, and agricultural residue. It emphasizes the importance of performance-based equipment configuration, standard regulations, and rules for calculating transport cost of delivery systems. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.1322/abstract
Energy Maps — US and World
View interactive maps for coal, nuclear, oil, and renewable energy for the US and the world. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/maps/
Biofuels from Cellulosic Feedstocks
In this article, the development of the various key technologies significant to industrial cellulosic ethanol production is reported. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780080885049001550
Energy, Ecosystem, and Environmental Change — The potentials of Next Generation Bio-jet Fuels: A multi-agent life cycle assessment approach
How do you go about analyzing the sustainability of a biojet fuel? This publication addresses the many facets of Life Cycle Assessments for biojet. Follow this link to learn more: http://jrceec.utk.edu/workshops/AnnualWorkshop2010/Workshop2010.pdf#page=10
Review of Biomass Pretreatment Methods for Biofuel Production: “Fundamentals Toward Application”
A review article describing the different pretreatment technologies and why pretreatment is the major bottleneck in cellulosic biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=8788
Evaluation of Mountain Beetle-Infested Lodgepole Pine for Cellulosic Ethanol Production by Sulfite Pretreatment to Overcome Recalcitrance of Lignocellulose
This research article covers the usage of SPORL pretreatment of pine trees killed by mountain pine beetle and whether or not it is easier to overcome recalcitrance of lignin in these trees in comparison to live trees. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/evaluation-mountain-beetleinfested-lodgepole-pine-cellulosic-ethanol-production-sulfite-pretreatment-overcome-recalcitrance-lignocellulose/
Monitoring the Spatial Extent of Bioenergy Crops and Estimating Acreage with AWiFS Imagery
A presentation from the National Agricultural Statistics Service explaining the challenges of biomass-based biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Education_and_Outreach/Reports,_Presentations_and_Conferences/Presentations/Mueller_ASPRS09_BioenergyCrops.pdf
Effect of Mixing on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Steam-pretreated Spruce: a Quantitative Analysis of Conversion and Power Consumption
In the present study, the effects of mixing on the enzymatic hydrolysis of steam-pretreated spruce were investigated using a stirred tank reactor operated with different impeller speeds and enzyme loadings. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/4/1/10