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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 Scenario in ASEAN Countries
See on Scoop.it – Energy Blog There is immense potential of biomass energy in ASEAN countries due to plentiful supply … More
Energy of the 21st century
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We all know that fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) are limited fuels and that we have…
Will Bioethanol and Hydrogen replace Gasoline?
Clean Energy and Water Technologies Many universities, research and development institutions and industries are studying various biological processes to produce … 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
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
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
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
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 Wastes – An Overview
Biomass energy projects provide major business opportunities, environmental benefits, and rural development. Feedstocks can be obtained from a wide array … More
Significance of Lignocellulosic Biomass
First-generation biofuels (produced primarily from food crops such as grains, sugar beet and oil seeds) are limited in their ability … 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
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
Strategic Solutions for Major Problems Associated with Biomass Projects
This article makes an attempt at collating some of the most prominent issues associated with biomass technologies and provides plausible … More
Major Problems Associated with Biomass Energy Projects
The issues enumerated below are not geography-specific and are usually a matter of concern for most of the biomass energy … More
Biomass Combined Heat and Power Systems
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is the simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy (usually mechanical and thermal) in … More
Carbon Sequestration and Biochar
Biochar sequestration is considered carbon negative as it results in a net decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide over centuries or … More
Biomass Resources in Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
The major biomass producing MENA countries are Sudan, Egypt, Algeria, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Jordan. Traditionally, biomass energy has been … More
Advisory and Consulting Services in Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Energy
BioEnergy Consult is committed to the development of sustainable energy systems based on non-food biomass resources and different types of … More
South Africa’s Progress in Renewable Energy
South Africa, the most industrialized country in Africa, is highly dependent on conventional fuels which make it one of the … More
Renewable Energy in Jordan
Jordan has been the leader in the development of renewable energy systems in the Middle East, with its tremendous renewable … More
Cellulosic Ethanol Feedstock in India
In India, the leading biofuel feedstock today is sugarcane molasses, which is processed to yield bioethanol that can be blended … More
Waste-to-Energy Projects in India – Technical Issues
For self-sustaining combustion, there should be a heat content of at least 2500 kcal/kg (about 5000 Btu/lb). Usually below 1500 … More
Biomass Energy and its Importance
Biomass can play a dual role in greenhouse gas mitigation related to the objectives of the UNFCCC, i.e. as an … More
Biomass Pyrolysis
Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of biomass occurring in the absence of oxygen. It is the fundamental chemical reaction that … More
The Importance of Bio-Oil
Bio-oil is a dark brown liquid and has a similar composition to biomass. It has a much higher density than … More
Biochar Sequestration
Biochar sequestration is considered carbon negative as it results in a net decrease in atmospheric carbon dioxide over centuries or … More
