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Biomass: is it viable

Journal Article · · Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6157425
Studies of the economic viability of renewable energy sources in the form of biomass and a potential ''cellulose economy'' are a part of the National Energy Program, although little research money has been budgeted. Present funding ($20 million in 1978) has been used for systems analyses of various plants to determine which show the greatest potential. Other funding has gone to develop equipment for collecting and harvesting biomass materials and for conversion processes. Conversion research has focused on anaerobic digestion, fermentation, liquefaction, biophotolysis, and photoelectrolysis. Among the questions to be answered are the energy contribution available from biomass, which kinds of crops to develop, and appropriate land use. Several biomass projects and applications are summarized. States looking for energy self-sufficiency are expected to encourage biomass development. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
6157425
Journal Information:
Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States) Vol. 3:4; ISSN ENGYD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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