Sustainable Production and Distribution of Bioenergy for the Central USA
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Germplasm to Harvest
Germplasm to Harvest Feedstock Development Sustainability Logistics System Performance Develop improved perennial grass cultivars and hybrids that can be used on marginal cropland in Central US for the production of biomass for bioenergy.
Conduct comparative analyses of the productivity potential and the environmental impacts of the most promising bioenergy crops and management systems using a network of 14 fields strategically located across the Central Region.
Provide fundamental answers to issues regarding the harvest and collection of biomass as well as improved methods to transport and store biomass in a cost effective, high quality manner.
Provide detailed analysis of feedstock production options and an accompanying set of spatial models to enhance the ability of policymakers, farmers, and the bioenergy industry to make informed decisions about which bioenergy feedstocks to grow, where to produce them, what environmental impacts they will have, and how biomass production systems are likely to respond to and contribute to climate change or other environmental shifts.
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Post-Harvest
Post-Harvest Feedstock Conversion Markets and Distribution Health and Safety Perform a detailed economic analysis on the performance of a refinery based on pyrolytic processing of biomass into liquid fuels and provide biochar to other researchers on the project.
Address issues concerning implementation and commercialization of a regional system of biofuels derived from perennials grown on land unsuitable or marginal for row crop production.
Conduct a detailed analysis of all tasks associated with biofeedstock production for hazard targets of personnel, equipment, environment, downtime, and product.
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Education, Outreach and Extension
Outreach and Extension Education Extension and Outreach Provide rich interdisciplinary training and engagement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of bioenergy value chain to meet the workforce challenges of the emerging economy.
Deliver science-based knowledge and informal education programs linked to project objectives, and youth programs linked to 4H and FFA.
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)/Content/images/Objective3.jpg "Logistics - Provide fundamental answers to issues regarding the harvest and collection of biomass as well as improved methods to transport and store biomass in a cost effective, high quality manner.")
)/Content/images/Objective4.jpg "System Performance - Provide detailed analysis of feedstock production options and an accompanying set of spatial models to enhance the ability of policymakers, farmers, and the bioenergy industry to make informed decisions about which bioenergy feedstocks to grow, where to produce them, what environmental impacts they will have, and how biomass production systems are likely to respond to and contribute to climate change or other environmental shifts.")
)/Content/images/Objective5.jpg "Feedstock Conversion - Perform a detailed economic analysis on the performance of a refinery based on pyrolytic processing of biomass into liquid fuels and provide biochar to other researchers on the project.")
)/Content/images/Objective6.jpg "Feedstock Markets & Distribution - Address issues concerning implementation and commercialization of a regional system of biofuels derived from perennials grown on land unsuitable or marginal for row crop production.")
)/Content/images/Objective7.jpg "Health and Safety - Conduct a detailed analysis of all tasks associated with biofeedstock production for hazard targets of personnel, equipment, environment, downtime, and product.")
)/Content/images/Objective8.jpg "Education - Provide rich interdisciplinary training and engagement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of bioenergy value chain to meet the workforce challenges of the emerging economy.")
)/Content/images/Objective9.jpg "Extension & Outreach - Deliver science-based knowledge and informal education programs linked to project objectives, and youth programs linked to 4H and FFA.")
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