This review highlights the research results, current status, opportunities, and challenges on engineering uses of the downstream products from biofuel industries as raw materials in the design and engineering of plastic resins, biodegradable plastics, bioadhesives, biorubber and biocomposites. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/wastes-undervalued-coproducts-biofuel-industries-raw-materials-new-industrial-products-greener-pathw/
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Molecular Characteristics of Kraft-AQ Pulping Lignin Fractionated by Sequential Organic Solvent Extraction
Kraft-AQ pulping lignin was sequentially fractionated by organic solvent extractions and the molecular properties of each fraction were characterized by chemical degradation, GPC, UV, FT-IR, 13C-NMR and thermal analysis. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2996737/
Fortifying Feed with Biodiesel Co-products
Could co-products like glycerin be useful for ranchers? This research suggests it may be a useful amendment for chicken and hog feed. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071006085450.htm
Material property characterization of co-products from biofuel industries: Potential uses in value-added biocomposites
This paper gives an insight of biofuel production and the status into the co-products obtained from this industry. Furthermore this work explores the possibility of these co-products as raw materials for value-added uses in material applications Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953411006477
Reviving the Carbohydrate Economy via Multi-product Lignocellulose Biorefineries
Utilization of lignocellulose and co-products would decrease bioethanol expenses. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/y5p71053411ph861/
Methods of Dealing with Co-products of Biofuels in Life-cycle Analysis and Consequent Results within the U.S. Context
This paper examines the available methods to deal with biofuel co-products, explores the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and presents biofuel LCA results with different co-product methods within the U.S. context. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421510002156
Ethanol Byproducts Offer Savings for Farmers and Industry
One of the coproducts of biofuel production is distiller grains, which are useful for animal feed and pharmaceutical purposes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/feb09/ethanol0209.htm
Effects of hardwood structural and chemical characteristics on enzymatic hydrolysis for biofuel production
This study investigated the influence of various hardwood characteristics on enzymatic hydrolysis. Important hardwood species, including three Eucalyptus species, were comprehensively characterized using quantitative 13C NMR, image analysis and fiber quality analysis. Hydrolysis efficiency from all the hardwoods was correlated to the wood chemical composition and lignin characteristics. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960852412001095
Biological Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Substrates for Enhanced Delignification and Enzymatic Digestibility
This research article tests the Actinomycete Streptomyces griseus for its ability to digest lignin as a way to pretreat linogellulosic feedstocks for biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/u35t12552ru05426/
Iowa State Researchers Feed Pigs, Chickens High-Protein Fungus Grown on Ethanol Leftovers
Initial studies show a fungus grown in the leftovers of ethanol production could be a good energy feed for pigs and chickens. Follow this link to learn more: http://newswise.com/articles/iowa-state-researchers-feed-pigs-chickens-high-protein-fungus-grown-on-ethanol-leftovers?ret=/articles/list&category=&page=1&search%5Bstatus%5D=3&search%5Bsort%5D=date+desc&search%5Bhas_multimedia%5D=