The production of biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks can be achieved through two very different processing routes. They are: Biochemical – … More
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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
Woody Biomass Utilization and Sustainability
Harvesting practices remove only a small portion of branches and tops leaving sufficient biomass to conserve organic matter and nutrients. … 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 CHP
Biomass conversion technologies transform a variety of wastes into heat, electricity and biofuels by employing a host of strategies. Biomass … More
BioEnergy Consult- Provider of Waste-to-Energy Solutions
BioEnergy Consult is committed to the development of sustainable energy systems based on non-food renewable resources and different types of … 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
Primary Biomass Conversion Technologies – Thermochemical
A wide range of technologies exists to convert the energy stored in biomass to more useful forms of energy. These … 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
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
Woody Biomass and Energy Conversion Efficiency
Every energy conversion system wastes a portion of its input energy. For biomass to electricity conversion systems, 50% or more … More
Waste-to-Energy Conversion Pathways
The conversion of organic waste material to energy can proceed along three main pathways – thermochemical, biochemical and physicochemical. Thermochemical … More
Woody Biomass Resources
Biomass power is the largest source of renewable energy as well as a vital part of the waste management infrastructure. … More