by Doug Rivers, Ph.D. Biomass to Liquid Fuels: The History Serious development to convert lignocellulosic biomass to liquid fuels and chemicals began in the U.S. following the 1973 OPEC oil embargo that left the U.S….
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Latest Developments in Energy Crops
Exploring the Future of Bioenergy: Latest Developments in Energy Crops In the quest for sustainable and renewable energy sources, energy crops have emerged as a promising solution. These specialized crops are cultivated primarily for their…
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Feedstocks for Lignocellulosic Biofuel Production
Many different feedstocks are used in the production of biofuels. Lignocellulosic biofuels are those produced by feedstocks that contain lignocellulosic biomass, composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. These will normally be non-foods materials that are…
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Advanced Biofuels Expert
When we speak of “advanced biofuels” experts, we are referring to experts who can assist in successive generations of biofuels. To begin understanding what this means, we begin with the proposition that biofuels are currently…
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Is this feedstock approved?
A question commonly asked of experts in the bioeconomy is whether a particular feedstock is approved for use in biodiesel, ethanol, heating oil, or other renewable fuels. To answer this question, we must start with…
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Energy Crop Expert
What is an energy crop expert? An energy crop expert is someone that understands the many complexities of those plants that are grown solely for producing energy as opposed to those grown for food or…
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Biomass Conversion Agitation
Biomass Conversion Agitation. This PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Expert, Greg Benz, discussed wet conversion (rather than pyrolysis) of cellulosic materials that can be hydrolyzed into sugars and then converted into biofuels. It talks about the…
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