Pathways for Development of a Biorenewables Industry

Authors: C. Schell, C. Riley and G. R. Petersen
Journal: Bioresource Technology, 99(12), 5160-5164 (2008).

Abstract

The advanced energy initiative to reduce the nation's future demand for oil has resulted in the definition of a number of pathways for the development of the bio-renewables industry. This paper gives an overview of the pathways which could lead to both ethanol and other types of bio-products. The methods that would be used for cellulose conversion also apply to adding value for the co-products of ethanol production. Process milestones and pathways for research that would enable corn dry mill operations to improve are described. A corn dry mill improvement pathway is outlined, and introduces the topics that are covered in this particular special volume.

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