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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
Originally posted on Renewable energy sources:
We all know that fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) are limited fuels and that we have…
Will Bioethanol and Hydrogen replace Gasoline?
Originally posted on Clean Energy and Water Technologies:
Many universities, research and development institutions and industries are studying various biological processes to produce Hydrogen…
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