This scholarly article discusses the fundamental concept of Regional Biomass Processing Depots, their functionality, advantages, and potential challenges. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.318/abstract
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Production, Prices, Employment, and Trade in Northwest Forest Industries
Graphs and Diagrams of Various Aspects of Northwest Forest Industries Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/ppet/
Forest Insect and Disease Aerial Survey Data
Maps based on cooperative aerial surveys conducted by Forest Health Protection staffs of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/nr/fid/as/quad10/index.shtml
Enzymatic Cellulose Hydrolysis for Production of Liquid Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass
A video presentation on enzymatic cellulosic saccharification for biofuel production Follow this link to learn more: http://www.glbrc.org/2011seminar-mcmillan
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
Structure and Function of Wood
The Forest Service describes the various parts of a tree, the differences between species of trees, and how a tree grows and matures. A great starting point to understanding wood. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr190/chapter_03.pdf
The Chemical Composition of Wood
This USDA Forest Products Laboratory article describes the composition of wood at a molecular level. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1984/pette84a.pdf