forest biomass

Determining CO2 emissions over time

January 26, 2015 charles.dillon2

Representation of carbon balance in the working forest. Image contained in paper:

The USDA-NIFA, through NARA, funds research to determine the environmental impact from a wood-based biofuel and chemical industry. To gauge how this industry would affect greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, a life cycle assessment (LCA) is being developed. In this …more

Producing lactic acid from cellulosic material

January 26, 2015 charles.dillon2

Multiple commercial uses for lactic acid include food preservation, cosmetics and as a precursor for biodegradable plastics.

The USDA-NIFA, through NARA, funds research to help expand the array of commercial products produced using post harvest forest residues. Experiments to modify the lignin-rich component of wood residuals into …more