A review article covering the costs and benefits of various energy crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/eg04r9773w3g31m6/
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
“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
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The USDA’s AFRI Program lists bioenergy as a challenge area for research in 2011. This .pdf explains the grant program and eligibility. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/12_bioenergy.pdf
Woody Biomass Utilization Program
Grants and research from the Woody Biomass Utilization Program, which facilitates and promotes the beneficial use of forest biomass in Montana in ways that are environmentally sound, and socially and economically viable. Follow this link to learn more: http://dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/Assistance/Biomass/” http://dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/Assistance/Biomass/
US Dept of Energy Renewable Energy Interactive Map
Information about State bioenergy production in an easy-to understand map. Follow this link to learn more: http://energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/renewable-energy