Essays about: "short rotation coppice"
Found 5 essays containing the words short rotation coppice.
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1. Evaluation of the possibility of phytoremediation (using Salix) as a management tool for abandoned sites moderately contaminated with arsenic : a literature review
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : The presence of arsenic in soil and water has become an increasing problem in many countries around the world. The exposure of high concentration of arsenic in its inorganic form in natural environment such as soil and water makes it harmful to both humans, wildlife and plants. READ MORE
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2. Biofuel plantations and isoprene emissions in Svea and Götaland
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Bioenergy as an alternative source for energy production and transportation has gained attention to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) as dedicated energy crops for heat and energy production have many demonstrated and proved climatic, biodiversity and environmental benefits, but concerns regarding the occurred Land Cover Change (LCC) from agriculture land into SRC have been raised. READ MORE
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3. Sustainability in willow cultivation : A case study with scenario simulation in CoupModel
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologiAbstract : One of Sweden’s visions set to be real before 2050 is to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources; this could be done partly by using biomass as a substitute. One kind of common energy crop is short-rotation willow coppice (SRWC) which is a fast growing energy crop cultivated by farmers in the agricultural landscape. READ MORE
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4. Phytoremediation of landfill leachate by irrigation to willow short-rotation coppice
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production EcologyAbstract : Willow short rotation coppice (SRC) is a perennial gricultural crop used for the production of biomass for energy in Sweden. Environmental applications of willow SRC became of interest in the last years, such as the use of willow phytoremediation systems for the treatment of andfill leachate. READ MORE
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5. Production of biomass from short rotation coppice for energy use : comparision between Sweden and Spain
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : Wood energy is the main source of energy for more than two billion people. Over 14 percent of the world’s total primary energy is supplied by biofuels, particularly fuelwood and charcoal according to FAO data. READ MORE