Bioenergy is energy derived from biomass, including organic materials such as crops, wood, agricultural and forest residues, and municipal solid waste. Bioenergy is expected to significantly influence the world’s transition to a low-carbon future. This…
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Liquid Biofuels: Ethanol and Biodiesel
Liquid biofuels are transportation fuels including such fuels as ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels. The federal government promotes biofuels as transportation fuels to help reduce oil imports and CO2 emissions. In 2007,…
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First Generation Biofuels
First generation biofuels are those made from sugar, starch, or vegetable oil. Their feedstocks are those that may not be sustainable or might have an impact on food if used in large quantities. These original…
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Biomass Gasification
This is a good PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Expert, Mark Robertson, P.E., about gasification of biomass. It talks about the uses and global potential for biomass gasification, including CHP, renewable natural gas, syngas refueling, liquid…
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A Short History of Biofuels
Introduction | History of Biofuel Technology In the modern world, fuels are often equated with fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas. However, fossil fuels only came into their own during the 20th century. …
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