An overview of aviation biofuel, including its production, politics, and future outlook. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biofuelstp.eu/air.html” http://www.biofuelstp.eu/air.html
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Technology Assessment for Utilization of Washington state biomass
A research poster assessing the biomass of Washington state and the potential usage of crop and forest residues in hypothetical plants Follow this link to learn more: http://www.pacificbiomass.org/documents/BeyondWaste_TechnoAssessmentForWaStateBiomass.pdf
Non-homogeneous residual feedstocks to biofuels and chemicals via the methanol route
This paper discusses the thermal conversion of non-homogeneous residual biomass from urban wastes as well as from forest and agricultural operations into an ultrapure syngas used for the thermo-catalytic synthesis of methanol. Follow this link to learn more: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs13399-012-0050-6
Biomass Resource Facilities and Biomass Conversion Processing for Fuels and Chemicals
A review article explaining the utilization of biomass via direct combustion, thermochemical, biochemical, and agrochemical processes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890400001370
The Impact of US Biofuel policies on Agricultural Price Levels and Volatility (.pdf)
Find out how important US biofuel policies are for the world. Follow this link to learn more: http://ictsd.org/downloads/2011/12/the-impact-of-us-biofuel-policies-on-agricultural-price-levels-and-volatility.pdf
Long-term effects of nitrogen fertilization on the productivity of subsequent stands of Douglas-fir in the Pacific Northwest
What is the long-term impact of nitrogen fertilization for Douglas fir? This research delves into the productivity of one of the most important species in the Pacific Northwest. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112709001480
Biofuels vs Bioinvasions: Seeding Policy Priorities
Some cellulosic biofuel crops are also invasive weeds. Is it possible to grow these crops while maintaining our environment? (.pdf) Follow this link to learn more: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/60352/2/DiTomasoJ.pdf
Resources, Conferences, and Articles from the CSBP
Downloadable resource information from the CSBP, a multi-stakeholder organization established in 2007 to develop voluntary sustainability standards for the production of second generation, cellulosic biomass and its conversion to bioenergy. Follow this link to learn more: http://csbp.org/Resources.aspx
Where the Trees are: Aboveground Biomass Map
A high-resolution model displaying aboveground woody biomass in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=76697
Tax Credits and Rebates – by State
Find energy rebates and credits for your state. Follow this link to learn more: http://energy.gov/savings