Eucalypts as a biofuel feedstock

M Shepherd; J Bartle; David J Lee; Jeremy T Brawner; D Bush; P Turnbull; Paul MacDonell; T R Brown; B Simmons; R Henry

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Eucalypts as a biofuel feedstock

M Shepherd, J Bartle, David J Lee, Jeremy T Brawner, D Bush, P Turnbull, Paul MacDonell, T R Brown, B Simmons and R Henry

Biofuels, Vol.2(6), pp.639-657

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4155/bfs.11.136

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Eucalyptus

biofuel

feedstock

Eucalypts are both a proven but largely unexplored source of woody biomass for biofuel production. Few of the some 900 species have been evaluated for cropping, yet among them are the most productive and versatile biomass species in the world, grown in over 90 countries, with species found to suit most tropical and temperate climates. The biology, science and technology underlying the breeding and growing of eucalypts and their potential for biofuel production are reviewed. How eucalypts meet sustainability and economic criteria for biofuel feedstocks, and the advantages of woody feedstocks broadly, are considered. Relevant aspects of eucalypt taxonomy, evolution, natural distribution, human dispersal, composition, domestication and biotechnology of the groups' potential as a biofuel feedstock resource are reviewed. Two case studies are outlined, illustrating species identification, domestication and harvesting processes where eucalypts are prospective biofuel feedstocks. Eucalypts are strong contenders as a universal woody biomass feedstock for biofuel.

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Title: Eucalypts as a biofuel feedstock
Authors: M Shepherd (Author) - Southern Cross University
J Bartle (Author) - Western Australia Department of Environment and Conservation
David J Lee (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Jeremy T Brawner (Author) - CSIRO Plant Industry
D Bush (Author) - CSIRO Plant Industry
P Turnbull (Author) - Victoria Department of Primary Industries
Paul MacDonell (Author) - CSIRO Plant Industry
T R Brown (Author) - Forests New South Wales
B Simmons (Author) - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
R Henry (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Biofuels, Vol.2(6), pp.639-657
Publisher: Future Science Ltd.
Date published: 2011
DOI: 10.4155/bfs.11.136
ISSN: 1759-7269
Organisation Unit: Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449443702621
Output Type: Journal article

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