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. 2008;9(12):242.
doi: 10.1186/gb-2008-9-12-242. Epub 2008 Dec 29.

Next-generation biomass feedstocks for biofuel production

Blake A Simmons  1 , Dominique Loque, Harvey W Blanch
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Next-generation biomass feedstocks for biofuel production

Blake A Simmons et al. Genome Biol. 2008.

Abstract

The development of second-generation biofuels--those that do not rely on grain crops as inputs--will require a diverse set of feedstocks that can be grown sustainably and processed cost-effectively. Here we review the outlook and challenges for meeting hoped-for production targets for such biofuels in the United States.

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Schematic diagram depicting the chemical and structural complexities of the plant cell wall. Reproduced with permission from [24].
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Estimates of biomass available for conversion into biofuels per year within the United States. Adapted from [8].
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Map of the potential feedstocks for conversion into biofuels that could be grown in different regions of the United States. Source: Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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