Energy from biomass and wastes. 1983 update

Journal Article · Tue May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Bio/Technology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0584-434· OSTI ID:5465502

Klass, D L

Some of the technological developments in the production of fuels and energy from biomass and wastes are discussed. Woody, herbaceous and aquatic biomass are being developed. Wood and municipal solid wastes are combusted to give energy and there is now evidence to indicate that toxic dioxins can be formed in this process. Much research is being done on the gasification and liquefaction of biomass and wastes. Ethanol produced by fermentation of biomass is being used as a motor fuel and methanol produced from biomass will also be used as a fuel.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL
• OSTI ID: 5465502
• Journal Information: Bio/Technology; (United States), Journal Name: Bio/Technology; (United States) Vol. 2:5; ISSN BTCHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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