Biomass Conversion

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Abstract

Biomass constitutes all the plant matter found on our planet, and is produced directly by photosynthesis, the fundamental engine of life on earth. It is the photosynthetic capability of plants to utilize carbon dioxide from the atmosphere that leads to its designation as a 'carbon neutral' fuel, meaning that it does not introduce new carbon into the atmosphere. This article discusses the life cycle assessments of biomass use and the magnitude of energy captured by photosynthesis in the form of biomass on the planet to appraise approaches to tap this energy to meet the ever-growing demand for energy.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationHandbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology
Subtitle of host publicationThirteenth Edition
EditorsJ. A. Kent, T. V. Bommaraju, S. D. Barnicki
Pages285-419
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

NLR Publication Number

  • NREL/CH-2700-70217

Keywords

  • biofuel
  • biomass
  • biopower
  • bioproduct
  • cellulase
  • cellulose
  • gasification
  • hemicellulase
  • hemicellulose
  • lignin
  • plant cell wall
  • pretreatment
  • pyrolysis
  • syngas

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