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
Category: Pretreatment
pretreatment webpage
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
Review of Biomass Pretreatment Methods for Biofuel Production: “Fundamentals Toward Application”
A review article describing the different pretreatment technologies and why pretreatment is the major bottleneck in cellulosic biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=8788
Evaluation of Mountain Beetle-Infested Lodgepole Pine for Cellulosic Ethanol Production by Sulfite Pretreatment to Overcome Recalcitrance of Lignocellulose
This research article covers the usage of SPORL pretreatment of pine trees killed by mountain pine beetle and whether or not it is easier to overcome recalcitrance of lignin in these trees in comparison to live trees. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/evaluation-mountain-beetleinfested-lodgepole-pine-cellulosic-ethanol-production-sulfite-pretreatment-overcome-recalcitrance-lignocellulose/
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
‘Cradle-to-grave’ Assessment of Existing Lignocellulose Pretreatment Technologies
This review will discuss the most important pretreatment methods available today and will highlight key criteria for the development of a future ideal pretreatment. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0958166909000597
Woody Biomass Pretreatment for Cellulosic Ethanol Production: Technology and Energy Consumption Evaluation
This review presents a comprehensive discussion of the key technical issues in woody biomass pretreatment: barriers to efficient cellulose saccharification, pretreatment energy consumption, in particular energy consumed for wood-size reduction, and criteria to evaluate the performance of a pretreatment. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960852409015119