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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Cellulase is an enzyme complex which breaks down cellulose to beta-glucose. It is produced mainly by symbiotic bacteria in the ruminating chambers of herbivores. Artificially produced cellulose is ...

ethanol (ethyl alcohol)

Energy; Bioenergy

CH3CH2OH. A vehicle fuel typically made from fermenting sugar derived from biomass (typically corn, sugar cane, or wheat) that can replace ordinary gasoline in modest percentages (blends) in spark ...

methanol

Energy; Bioenergy

CH3OH. A simple alkyl also known as methyl alcohol. (W) Also known as wood alcohol.

biocoal

Energy; Bioenergy

Charcoal-like product made from biomass.

green charcoal

Energy; Bioenergy

Compressed and carbonized briquets made from agricultural waste, used as a substitute for charcoal.

grass fuel pellets

Energy; Bioenergy

Compressed pellets of a high-energy grass like switchgrass, which can be burned in a pellet stove or furnace as an alternative heating source to oil, gas or electricity.

energy crop

Energy; Bioenergy

Crops grown and harvested for use as a feedstock in the production of fuels or other energy products. Energy crops are contrasted with conventional food and feed crops. Examples include perennial ...