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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sodium hydroxide

Energy; Bioenergy

NaOH, commonly known as lye. A catalyst used to transesterify oils and an alcohol into molecules of methyl ester, or biodiesel.

tree-based oilseeds

Energy; Bioenergy

Oil seeds grown by trees, such as jatropha, that show promise as feedstock for biodiesel production.

oleaginous plants

Energy; Bioenergy

Oil-bearing plants. Oleaginous plants or crops can be used for production of biodiesel. Such plants include soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower.

quad

Energy; Bioenergy

One quadrillion Btus.

volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Energy; Bioenergy

Organic compounds comprised of carbon and hydrogen that easily vaporize into the atmosphere. VOCs can pollute soil and groundwater, and in the presence of sunlight they react with NOx to form ...

aerobic process

Energy; Bioenergy

Organic material decomposing with oxygen.

biomass

Energy; Bioenergy

Organic material from plants or animals, including forest product wastes, agricultural residues and waste, energy crops, animal manures, and the organic component of municipal solid waste and ...