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
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
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
Wood to Energy: Use of the Forest Biomass for Wood Pellets
Resource page explaining the production, feedstock, and uses of wood pellets. Follow this link to learn more: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr269
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/
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
State Biomass Definitions
Legislative and/or regulatory definition of eligible biomass sources and technologies. Follow this link to learn more: http://go.ucsusa.org/cgi-bin/RES/state_standards_search.pl?states=All&category3=&submit3=GO&category7=&submit7=GO&category8=24&submit8=GO&category32=&submit32=GO&category39=&submit39=GO&category43=&submit43=GO&category51=&submit51=GO
Ethanol Feedstocks
What are the various bioethanol feedstocks? Which ones are the most efficient? Find out at this DOE page. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/ethanol_feedstocks.html