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| Leistritz, F. Larry; Hodur, Nancy M.; Senechal, Donald M.; Stowers, Mark D.; McCalla, Darold; Saffron, Chris M.. |
| Rising prices and uncertain supplies of petroleum, together with environmental concerns regarding fossil fuel combustion, have enhanced interest in biobased products and fuels. This study analyzes the feasibility of a multi-product biorefinery that uses wheat straw as feedstock to produce ethanol, electricity, and cellulose nanofibers. Nanofibers (nanowhiskers) would be used as reinforcements in a biobased nanocomposite material that could substitute for fiberglass in many applications. The growth of a biobased industry could have major economic development implications for the Great Plains/Midwest region. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Biomass; Biomaterials; Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs); Economic development; Ethanol; Wheat straw; Agribusiness; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/90655 |
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| Leistritz, F. Larry; Hodur, Nancy M.; Senechal, Donald M.; Stowers, Mark D.; McCalla, Darold; Saffron, Chris M.. |
| Rising prices and uncertain supplies of petroleum, together with environmental concerns regarding fossil fuel combustion, has enhanced interest in biobased products and fuels. The work reported here analyzes the feasibility of a multi-product biorefinery using wheat straw as feedstock that produces ethanol, electricity, and cellulose nanofibers. The nanofibers (nanowhiskers) would be used as reinforcements in a biobased nanocomposite material that could substitute for fiberglass in many applications. The analysis indicates that, at 2005 prices and costs, the biorefinery would be marginally profitable. Anticipated advances in bioprocessing technology would enhance profitability. The facility would also make a substantial contribution to the biorefinery site... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Biomass; Biomaterials; Ethanol; Wheat straw; Cellulose nanowhiskers (CNW); Economic development; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7323 |
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