There is a continuous and growing interest in new alternatives for biomass and bioenergy crops (as well as biofuels).
Why bioenergy crops (already) met expectations?
A brand new study (Nov 27th, 2017) revealed that there is enough consensus for conclusive evidence that perennial bioenergy crops can mitigate climate change emissions with very high savings of CO2 when cultivated on marginal lands.
Bioenergy will have a key role in global decarbonization
Imagine a world where biomass can be used to produce energy and high value added products while sustainable carbon farming and processing technology take CO2 from air and put it back into the ground.
Hydrogen production from raw biomass
Hydrogen production study focused on new method by photocatalytic reforming was released by scientists in the United Kingdom.
Biomass costs lower than fossil energy (IRENA says)
Biomass costs would be lower than those of most fossil energy sources in most countries of the world. IRENA recent report reveals how technologies are reaching grid parity.
Energy crops in Germany: more perennials needed (new study, 2014)
A very recent study on energy crops in germany (September 2014) was published in BIOMASS & BIOENERGY. A review shows several advantages in perennial bioenergy crops regarding pesticides and suggest they should be promoted further.
Biofuels sustainability: a lower fossil energy in fertilizers is needed
Nitrogen fertilizers are responsible of most biofuels sustainability limitations in life cycle assessments and carbon footprint. But some very realistic strategies and new findings would help to reduce their impacts.
Energy crops could cover energy demand in surplus agricultural lands
A brand new study (2013) found that the projected energy demand (2035) in developing countries, can be covered with energy crops in surplus agricultural lands, then not competing with food production.
Breaking: biofuels voted 6% Cap on crop-based biofuels in transport
The European Union assembly fixed a 6 percent limit on the use of crop-based biofuels in ground transport, seeking to spur the development of clean fuels from non-food sources.
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