Answers to common questions about the biomass supply chain, biomass markets, and social issues surrounding the supply chain. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.wgbn.wisc.edu/biomass-supply-chain
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Wood Magic
Wood Magic at Virginia Tech is a natural resource education program designed to assist educators with teaching children about environmental science, particularly wood science and forestry Follow this link to learn more: http://woodmagic.vt.edu/
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
Why Energy is (Really) Important: Biofuels Are Not Optional
Slides from a presentation by Bruce Dale explaining the importance of biofuels for US energy policy. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.everythingbiomass.org/publications/90-oral-presentation/118-energy-is-really-important
Small Diameter Success Stories (.pdf)
A USFS document that tells the story of several wood product businesses and communities across the country that are successfully using thinning material from forest restoration projects and converting it into wood products and biomass energy. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fpl_gtr175.pdf
FPL Woody Biomass Utilization — How Does it Apply?
Since 1993, the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) has focused some of its research effort on characterizing small-diameter and thinning material, identifying potential uses, and providing technology that can help rural-based communities create successful businesses from the by-products of ecosystem management. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/research/research_emphasis_areas/introduction.php?rea_id=
Microalgae as a Feedstock for Biofuel Production
In recent years, use of microalgae as an alternative biodiesel feedstock has gained renewed interest from researchers, entrepreneurs, and the general public. The objective of this publication is to introduce the basics of algal-biofuel production and the current status of this emerging biodiesel source. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-886/442-886.html