A methodology is proposed for calculating the net land area requirement for European biofuels, accounting for the substitution impact of animal feed protein coproducts such as dried distillers grains and solubles (DDGS) and rape meal. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1757-170009.01026.x/abstract
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Utilization of Biofuel Coproducts as Performance Enhancers in Asphalt Binder
This research focuses on using lignin to prolong the life of asphalt. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubsindex.trb.org/view.aspx?id=848553
Soil Stabilization with Bioenergy Coproduct
In this research article, the use of lignin-containing biofuel coproduct in pavement soil stabilization was explored as a new application area. Follow this link to learn more: http://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=910454
Biofuel co-products as livestock feed: Opportunities and challenges
This report features multiple chapters about the usage of residuals from plant-based biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.algadisk.eu/sites/default/files/BIOFUEL%20CO-PRODUCTS%20AS%20LIVESTOCK%20FEED.pdf
Research targets cells to reduce lignin, boost fermentable sugar
Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute are exploring new ways to meet the challenge of recalcitrant cellulosic feedstocks and lower the cost of biomass-based biofuels. The group recently published two papers detailing their work to genetically modify xylan and lignin, resulting in improved conversion characteristics in the model plants used in the research. Follow this link to learn more: http://ethanolproducer.com/articles/9409/research-targets-cells-to-reduce-lignin-boost-fermentable-sugar
Biofuels from Cellulosic Feedstocks
In this article, the development of the various key technologies significant to industrial cellulosic ethanol production is reported. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780080885049001550
Comparing Life-Cycle Carbon and energy Impacts for biofuel, Wood Product, and Forest Management Alternatives
The use of wood products and biofuels to substitute for fossil fuel–intensive nonwood products or fossil fuels directly reduces the oneway flow of fossil fuel carbon emissions to the atmosphere. The focus of this article is on characterizing the hierarchy of alternative uses of biomass that reduce global warming potential measured by greenhouse gas emissions and on characterizing the impact of liquid biomass fuels that can also directly reduce energy dependence. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.forestprod.org/assets/FPJ_articles_62_4/fpro-62-04-247.pdf
Energy, Ecosystem, and Environmental Change — The potentials of Next Generation Bio-jet Fuels: A multi-agent life cycle assessment approach
How do you go about analyzing the sustainability of a biojet fuel? This publication addresses the many facets of Life Cycle Assessments for biojet. Follow this link to learn more: http://jrceec.utk.edu/workshops/AnnualWorkshop2010/Workshop2010.pdf#page=10
Monitoring the Spatial Extent of Bioenergy Crops and Estimating Acreage with AWiFS Imagery
A presentation from the National Agricultural Statistics Service explaining the challenges of biomass-based biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Education_and_Outreach/Reports,_Presentations_and_Conferences/Presentations/Mueller_ASPRS09_BioenergyCrops.pdf
Structure and Function of Wood
The Forest Service describes the various parts of a tree, the differences between species of trees, and how a tree grows and matures. A great starting point to understanding wood. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr190/chapter_03.pdf