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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biocycle

Energy; Bioenergy

A biocycle is the cycle through which energy and essential substances are transferred among species and between the biotic and abiotic segments of the environment.

B5

Energy; Bioenergy

A biodiesel blend of 5% biodiesel, 95% diesel fuel.

bioethanol

Energy; Bioenergy

A biofuel produced by the fermentation of plants rich in sugar/starch (e.g. sugar cane, corn).

transportation biofuels

Energy; Bioenergy

Biofuels used to power cars, buses and other vehicles, as opposed to biofuels used directly in the production of electricity or heat such as biogas.

biogas

Energy; Bioenergy

Biogas typically refers to a (biofuel) gas produced by the anaerobic digestion or fermentation of organic matter including manure, sewage sludge, municipal solid waste, biodegradable waste or any ...

Biomass feedstock, such as woody materials, grasses, and agricultural and forestry residues, that contains cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. It can be broken down in a number of ways to be used ...