Biomechanics of Wheat/Barley Straw and Corn Stover
The lack of understanding of the mechanical characteristics of cellulosic feedstocks is a limiting factor in economically collecting and processing crop residues, primarily wheat and barley stems and corn stover. Several testing methods, including compression, tension, and bend have been investigated to increase our understanding of the biomechanical behavior of cellulosic feedstocks. Biomechanical data from these tests can provide required input to numerical models and help advance harvesting, handling, and processing techniques. In addition, integrating the models with the complete data set from this study can identify potential tools for manipulating the biomechanical properties of plant varieties in such a manner as to optimize their physical characteristics to produce higher value biomass and more energy efficient harvesting practices.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - EE
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC07-05ID14517
- OSTI ID:
- 968554
- Report Number(s):
- INEEL/CON-04-01926; TRN: US200924%%536
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 26th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals,Chattanooga, TN,05/09/2004,05/12/2004
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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