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/
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
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
Long-Term Soil Productivity: genesis of the concept and principles behind the program
This research article describes the LTSP project, a soil research program 10 years in the making that studies carbon capture and its effects on vegetative growth. Follow this link to learn more: http://soilslab.cfr.washington.edu/publications/SoilManagementWFCA2009/Powers%20CJFR.pdf
Environmental Costs and Benefits of Transportation Biofuel Production from Food- and Lignocellulose-based Energy Crops. A review
A review article covering the costs and benefits of various energy crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/eg04r9773w3g31m6/
“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
Socio-economic Impacts of Biomass Feedstocks and Biofuel Production
Case studies and diagrams outlining the social and economic factors of using biomass for biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.globalbiopact.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=61
Policy Paper: Developing an Advanced Biofuels Industry: State Policy Options for Lean and Uncertain Times
The purpose of this project was to determine what incentives best support the commercialization of environmentally sustainable, low carbon, renewable biofuel technologies, to identify ways federal and state incentives can work together, and to determine how states can position themselves to help meet federal biofuels mandates. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eesi.org/021610_state_biofuel_paper
Analyzing the Economics Values of An Alternative Preprocessing Facility in the Biomass Feedstocks – Biorefinery Supply Chain
Applying a GIS and mixed-integer mathematical programming model, this study evaluates the economic values of a preprocessing technology, stretch-wrap baling, in the biomass feedstock supply chain for a potential commercial-scale switchgrass biorefinery in East Tennessee. Follow this link to learn more: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/103993/2/Analyzing%20the%20Economics%20Values%20of%20Alternative%20Preprocessing%20Facilities%20in%20the%20Biomass%20Feedstocks%20-%20Biorefinery%20Supply%20Chain_prelim.pdf
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