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Bioenergy
Energy produced from biomass or organic matter. Biomass may either be burned directly or converted into liquids or gaseous fuel.
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photovoltaic (PV)
Energy; Bioenergy
Photovoltaics, such as solar panels or solar cells, convert sunlight into electricity.
cellulosic biomass
Energy; Bioenergy
Plant matter composed of linked glucose molecules that strengthen the cell walls of most plants. Next-generation biofuel conversion technologies can convert cellulosic biomass into liquids.
genetically modified crops
Energy; Bioenergy
Plants whose genetic makeup has been altered using genetic engineering technology that does not involve natural methods of reproduction. Some biomass crops, including sugar cane and corn, have been ...
indoor air pollution (IAP)
Energy; Bioenergy
Pollution occuring indoors, often caused by the burning of traditional biofuels for heating or cooking.
biomass-to-liquid (BTL)
Energy; Bioenergy
Processes, such as gasification and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, that convert biomass into liquid fuels.
