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Category: Biofuels
Butanol as a Biofuel
See on Scoop.it – Energy Blog The major technical and commercial limitations of existing biofuels has catalyzed the development of … More
Biomass Energy Resources in Philippines
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Major Requirements for Biomass Energy Plants
Biomass feedstock cost constitutes about 35-50% of the total production cost of power. The actual percentage depends upon biomass species, … More
An Introduction to Biorefinery
A biorefinery is a facility that integrates biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, and value-added chemicals from … More
Biomass Energy in South Africa
South Africa has tremendous biofuel potential when considering the capacity to grow total plant biomass (all lignocellulosic plant biomass. According … More
Non-food Feedstock for Biodiesel
Biodiesel in India is mostly produced from the oils extracted from the seeds of Jatropha, mainly because of the fact … More
Biochemical Pathway for Ethanol Production
Ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass is produced mainly via biochemical routes. The three major steps involved are pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and … More
Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
Palm Oil processing gives rise to highly polluting waste-water, known as Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), which is often discarded … More
Biomass Energy in Indonesia
With Indonesia’s recovery from the Asian financial crisis of 1998, energy consumption has grown rapidly in past decade. The priority … More
CDM Market in the MENA Region
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is highly susceptible to climate change, on account of its water scarcity, … More
Biomass Energy in Jordan
Renewable energy systems have been used in Jordan since early 1970s. Infact, Jordan has been a pioneer in renewable energy … More
Biomass Wastes from the Sugarcane Industry
Sugarcane is one of the most promising agricultural sources of biomass energy in the world. It is the most appropriate … More
Renewable Energy Developments in South Africa
The renewable resource with the greatest potential in South Africa is solar energy. The total area of high radiation in … More
Biomass Energy Prospects in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, with its abundant biomass resources, holds a strategic position in the global biomass energy atlas. There is immense … More
Comparison of Different Waste-to-Energy Processes
Major components of Waste-to-Energy Processes Front end MSW pre-processing is used to prepare MSW for treatment and separate any recyclables … More
Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion provides a variety of benefits. These may be classified into three groups viz. environmental, economic and energy benefits: … More
Challenges in Production of Cellulosic Ethanol
The production of biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks can be achieved through two very different processing routes. They are: Biochemical – … More
Technology Options for Waste-to-Energy Projects
A wide variety of conversion methods are available for realizing the potential of waste as an energy source, ranging from … More
Biomass Energy Resource Base in Jordan
Municipal solid wastes represent the best source of biomass in Jordan. In terms of quantity per capita and constituents, the … More
Biomass Energy Scenario in Malaysia
Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy in Malaysia. The National Biofuel Policy, launched in 2006 … More
Biomass Energy in the Philippines
Like any developing country, the Philippines is facing a formidable challenge of fostering sustainable energy options to support the energy … More
Biomass Energy in Malaysia
Biomass is one of the most important sources of renewable energy in Malaysia. The National Biofuel Policy, launched in 2006 … More
Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste
Food waste is one of the single largest constituent of municipal solid waste stream. Diversion of food waste from landfills … More
Renewable Energy in Malaysia
Malaysia, with population of about 28 million, is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia. Although blessed with petroleum resources, … More
Biomass Wastes – An Overview
Biomass energy projects provide major business opportunities, environmental benefits, and rural development. Feedstocks can be obtained from a wide array … More
Biofuels – An Introduction
The term ‘Biofuel’ refers to liquid or gaseous fuels for the transport sector that are predominantly produced from biomass. A … More
MSW-to-Energy in Middle East
The high rate of population growth, urbanization and economic expansion in Middle Eastern region is not only accelerating consumption rates … More
Biomass Conversion Technologies
Biomass energy technology is inherently flexible. The variety of technological options available means that it can be applied at a … More
An Introduction to Biomass Energy
Biomass is the material derived from plants that use sunlight to grow which include plant and animal material such as … More
