This report provides a detailed snapshot of advances made toward the commercial deployment of cellulosic biofuels. The report profiles cellulosic biofuel production facilities and projects in roughly 20 US states, several provinces in Canada, as well as China, Denmark, Italy, Germany, and Spain. All companies profiled are working toward developing production capacity in the United States to Meet the federal RFS Follow this link to learn more: http://ethanolrfa.org/page/-/PDFs/AEC%20Cellulosic%20Biofuels%20Industry%20Progress%20Report%202012-2013.pdf?nocdn=1
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment and Calculator
Fact sheets, reports, and a forest biomass calculator for residual forest biomass collection from Washington state forests Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/OtherConservationInformation/Pages/em_forest_biomass_supply_study.aspx
US EIA Renewable Energy — Biomass Data and Information (2002-2006)
Feedstock and economics data for biofuels produced from biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/biomass/biomass.html
Learning from our mistakes: minimizing problems with invasive biofuel plants
While looking for the perfect biofuel crop, it’s important to consider its effect on the surrounding environment. This article highlights potential strategies to protect land and reduce problems with invasive introduced crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187734351000134X
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
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
Oregon’s Forest Products Industry and Timber Harvest, 2008: Industry Trends and Impacts of the Great Recession Through 2010
A report from the US Forest Service on the impact of the latest US recession and the forestry trends in Oregon. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/pnw_gtr868.pdf
Woody Biomass Desk Guide and Toolkit
This Woody Biomass Desk Guide and Toolkit provides an overview of woody biomass production and utilization in the U.S., tips of how to provide effective outreach for your clientele, and educational handouts to share with your audiences. The purpose of this guide is to equip natural resource professionals and outreach specialists with the information and tools needed to increase awareness of the use of woody biomass for energy in the U.S. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nacdnet.org/resources/guides/biomass/