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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polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Energy; Bioenergy

A hard plastic commonly used in construction and pipes. While inconclusive, some studies point to PVC as a source of carcinogenic dioxins in the environment.

plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

Energy; Bioenergy

A hybrid gas-electric car that can be plugged in to a normal electrical outlet to charge its batteries as well as being filled with liquid fuel.

A hybrid reactor is an anaerobic digester that combines a UASB reactor with an anaerobic filter. This combination is an advanced form enabling improved solid retention time in the treatment of waste ...

anaerobic migrating blanket reactor AMBR

Energy; Bioenergy

A kind of anaerobic digester. It is a continuously fed, compartmentalized reactor that reverses its flow in a horizontal manner. This system is developed without the requirement of elaborate ...

well-to-wheels analysis

Energy; Bioenergy

A life-cycle analysis of fuels that measures the efficiencies and impacts of various energy sources.

gasoline

Energy; Bioenergy

A liquid fuel for use in internal combustion engines where the fuel-air mixture is ignited by a spark. It consists of a mixture of volatile hydrocarbons derived from the distillation and cracking of ...

bio-oil

Energy; Bioenergy

A liquid fuel similar to diesel, which is produced by fast pyrolysis of biomass. The Bio-oils currently produced are suitable for use in boilers for electricity generation but not for transportation ...