Essays about: "first generation biofuels"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words first generation biofuels.
-
1. Potential social impacts of a possible implementation of the Pulp & Fuel concept for producing biofuels at a pulp mill
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : The purpose of this study is to create an understanding of what potential social impacts (both positive and negative) the concept of P&F will have and could have if an implementation of the process would be done. Interviews are mainly used for providing input to the method S-LCA (Social Life Cycle Assessment) and by that fulfil the purpose. READ MORE
-
2. Construction and Characterization of 3rd Generation Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strains for PHB production form Xylose
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/BioteknikAbstract : Poly-3-D-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biopolymer naturally produced by a range of bacterial species. PHB production both from glucose and xylose has also been enabled by engineering the robust baker’s yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, however yields remain low. In the present study, additional modifications were carried out in S. READ MORE
-
3. The Future of Advanced Bio-Jet Fuel
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakultetenAbstract : The aviation industry is growing rapidly and the carbon dioxide emissions from the industry are following in the same manner. Biofuels made from edible feedstock have had an impact on lowering the emissions but at the same time an impact on increasing food prices. READ MORE
-
4. From Waste to Bioethanol - A Feasibility Study on Animal Bedding
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : For the year 2020, the European Union has set common goals to aim for regarding the environment. One of them being to reduce the green house gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent. The world population is increasing, consequently increasing the demand for energy and food. READ MORE
-
5. Co-pretreatment of spruce and poplar for ethanol production - Effects of mixed feedstocks on pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : Oil is very important for today’s society and the transportation sector is almost completely dependent on this material. Unfortunately, it affects the level of greenhouse gases negatively which in turn contribute to global warming. READ MORE