New market potential: Torrefaction of woody biomass
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Biomass was the primary source of energy worldwide until a few generations ago, when the energy-density, storability and transportability of fossil fuels enabled one of the most rapid cultural transformations in the history of humankind: the industrial revolution. In just a few hundred years, coal, oil and natural gas have prompted the development of highly efficient, high-volume manufacturing and transportation systems that have become the foundation of the world economy. But over-reliance on fossil resources has also led to environmental and energy security concerns. In addition, one of the greatest advantages of using biomass to replace fossil fuels is reduced greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-05ID14517
- OSTI ID:
- 1193689
- Report Number(s):
- INL/JOU-15-35626
- Journal Information:
- Materials World, Vol. 23, Issue 6; ISSN 0967-8638
- Publisher:
- Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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