Bioenergy

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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Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

Energy; Bioenergy

The CDM is one of the two flexible financing provisions under the Kyoto Protocol. It provides opportunities to promote biofuel development in developing countries.

alternative fuel

Energy; Bioenergy

The definition of alternative fuels varies based on the context the term is used in. It usually means an alternative to petroleum fuels and not necessarily a renewable one.

stover

Energy; Bioenergy

The dried stalks and leaves of a cereal crop, currently used as fodder after the grain has been harvested and a potential feedstock for cellulosic ethanol. Corn stover includes corncobs, husks, ...

Prototype Carbon Fund (PCF)

Energy; Bioenergy

The first carbon financing mechanism at the World Bank; a public private partnership consisting of 17 companies and 6 governments.

An acid used to accelerate the process of a chemical reaction (to catalyze). The catalyst itself is not consumed by the reaction. Used in the pretreatment of oils or fats for biodiesel production in ...

nitride glycol

Energy; Bioenergy

An additive to alcohol fuels used to increase lubricity.

tetra-ethyl lead (TEL)

Energy; Bioenergy

An additive to gasoline introduced to reduce engine knocking and increase efficiency and octane ratings. TEL creates lead as a highly toxic pollutant in engine exhausts and has been phased out of ...