ABSTRACT

The biomass emphasis in on material of terrestrial plant origin, although principles are directly transferable to aquatic plants with similar components. Products of animal origin are not included. Since animal fats and oils are not considered, it seemed logical to exclude vegetable oils as well. Biomass emphasis is on material of terrestrial plant origin, although the principles are directly transferrable to aquatic plants with similar components.

chapter 2|10 pages

Composition of Biomass

chapter 4|18 pages

Gasification

chapter 5|37 pages

Pyrolysis

chapter 6|24 pages

Chemicals from Cellulose

chapter 8|19 pages

Chemicals from Lignin

chapter 11|32 pages

Foliage