Biomass, Bio-energy and Energy Crops

Biomass, Bio-energy and Energy Crops Overview

Bio-energy produced from biomass is a source of non-renewable energy which is utilized as fuel for transportation and other mechanical purposes. Biomass is produced from burning “biomass feedstocks” such as energy crops (hemp and red canary grass) and wastes. The process of biomass production depends on the carbon stored by plants during photosynthesis. It produces heat, electricity, biofuels and biofertilizers that are environmentally safe. An example of its usefulness is in the production of biochar.
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Biochar is produced by charring or partially burning wastes in the absence of oxygen with chemical and physical separation of molecules. This is better than inducing or naturally fermenting and/or burning wastes which can produce methane and release carbon into the atmosphere. Biochar retains carbon in charred wastes which can be applied to soils as a bio- or organic fertilizer. Bio-fertilizers are eco-friendly because they release carbon slowly for the crops benefit and for addressing iron toxicity in soils. While this improves soil fertility significantly, it is also used in sequestering carbon as a climate change action. According to a publication by National Geographic, biomass is the only source of renewable energy which can be harnessed in the production of biodiesel and ethanol (produced through biomass fermentation) as biofuels. We are available to provide you with expert advice on the application of energy crops in the production of biomass for bioenergy. Please contact us for all your enquiries.