The future of second-generation biomass
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To make bioconversion commercially competitive, the industry needs swift advances.
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Critical review on third generation micro algae biodiesel production and its feasibility as future bioenergy for IC engine applications - ScienceDirect
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PDF) Too big to fail: implementing investments for the green transition in a holistic modelling approach
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Resource revolution
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Biofuels Market Size Will Hit Around USD 243.37 Billion by 2033
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Resource revolution
McKinsey - Wave of Biomaterials - Nov 2021, PDF
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PPT - Production of Second-Generation Biofuels from Palm Wastes PowerPoint Presentation - ID:1094067
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Resource revolution
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Renewable energy commercialization - Wikipedia
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Schematic of second generation ethanol production process.
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Production of second generation biofuels and bio-based products from lignocellulosic biomass – InduBioCat
McKinsey - Wave of Biomaterials - Nov 2021, PDF
McKinsey - Wave of Biomaterials - Nov 2021, PDF
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Second generation biofuels going commercial
Why Biomass-to-Energy technologies are an essential pillar in any decarbonization strategy