This scholarly article discusses the fundamental concept of Regional Biomass Processing Depots, their functionality, advantages, and potential challenges. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.318/abstract
Category: Pretreatment
pretreatment webpage
Production, Prices, Employment, and Trade in Northwest Forest Industries
Graphs and Diagrams of Various Aspects of Northwest Forest Industries Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/ppet/
Forest Insect and Disease Aerial Survey Data
Maps based on cooperative aerial surveys conducted by Forest Health Protection staffs of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/nr/fid/as/quad10/index.shtml
Enzymatic Cellulose Hydrolysis for Production of Liquid Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass
A video presentation on enzymatic cellulosic saccharification for biofuel production Follow this link to learn more: http://www.glbrc.org/2011seminar-mcmillan
Sustainable Liquid Biofuels from Biomass: The Writing’s on the Walls
This review will focus on the underpinning research necessary to enable the cost-effective production of liquid fuels from plant biomass, with a particular focus on aspects related to plant cell walls and their bioconversion. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-813008.02422.x/abstract
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
Helping Landowners with Waste Wood While Improving Agribusiness and Energy
Every year, millions of tons of wood waste produced by commercial timber harvests and forest restoration burn in open piles that send untold amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Is there a more feasible and economical way to utilize this waste wood? Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=126349&org=NSF&from=news
Biofuels: Cellulosic biofuels
An encyclopedia page explaining what cellulosic biofuels are, how they’re made, and the environmental and social impact they produce. Includes diagrams, research, and photos. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Cellulosic_biofuels?topic=60605
Pretreatment: the Key to Unlocking Low-cost Cellulosic Ethanol
A review on pretreatment: its use, cost, and impact on downstream operations Follow this link to learn more: http://www.cert.ucr.edu/research/ses/wymanpublications/Pretreatment%20The%20Key%20to%20Unlocking%20Low%20Cost.pdf
Dilute acid hydrolysis of cellulose and cellulosic bio-waste using a microwave reactor system.
Testing a protocol that uses phosphoric acid to hydrolyze cellulose and hemi-cellulose for sugar extraction Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957582007714477