This paper estimates and compares emissions from plausible supply chains for lignocellulosic ethanol production, exemplified using data specific to the UK and Sweden. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/2/1/15
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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
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The USDA’s AFRI Program lists bioenergy as a challenge area for research in 2011. This .pdf explains the grant program and eligibility. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/12_bioenergy.pdf
Cellulosic Biofuels: Industry Progress Report 2012-2013
This report provides a detailed snapshot of advances made toward the commercial deployment of cellulosic biofuels. The report profiles cellulosic biofuel production facilities and projects in roughly 20 US states, several provinces in Canada, as well as China, Denmark, Italy, Germany, and Spain. All companies profiled are working toward developing production capacity in the United States to Meet the federal RFS Follow this link to learn more: http://ethanolrfa.org/page/-/PDFs/AEC%20Cellulosic%20Biofuels%20Industry%20Progress%20Report%202012-2013.pdf?nocdn=1
Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment and Calculator
Fact sheets, reports, and a forest biomass calculator for residual forest biomass collection from Washington state forests Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/OtherConservationInformation/Pages/em_forest_biomass_supply_study.aspx
US EIA Renewable Energy — Biomass Data and Information (2002-2006)
Feedstock and economics data for biofuels produced from biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/biomass/biomass.html
Learning from our mistakes: minimizing problems with invasive biofuel plants
While looking for the perfect biofuel crop, it’s important to consider its effect on the surrounding environment. This article highlights potential strategies to protect land and reduce problems with invasive introduced crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187734351000134X
“Gevo Produces Isobutanol, Hydrocarbons and Renewable Jet Fuel from Cellulosic Biomass
Gevo, a privately held renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, has successfully produced isobutanol from fermentable sugars derived from cellulosic biomass. The company also successfully converted the cellulosic isobutanol into isobutylene and paraffinic kerosene (jet fuel). Follow this link to learn more: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/gevo-produces-isobutanol-hydrocarbons-and-renewable-jet-fuel-from-cellulosic-biomassgevo-20100729.html
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