Supporting Organizations
Early advanced biofuels technologies produce cellulosic ethanol from the cellulose in plants. Some advanced biofuels are made by breaking down biomass into more manageable parts such as sugars (5-Carbon and 6-Carbon sugars), polymers, oils and other precursors that, when put back together to form longer chain hydrocarbons, from which can be made biogasolines, bio jet fuels, biocrude and building blocks for development of other biochemicals. Technologies being researched now strive to use hemicelluloses, pectin and lignin, as well as algae. Advanced Biofuels USA promotes the understanding, development and use of advanced biofuels in the USA and around the world.
For more information, visit www.advancedbiofuelsusa.org/.
For more information, visit www.nationalalgaeassociation.com.
The USDA'S Office of Energy Policy and New Uses (OEPNU) assists the Secretary of Agriculture in developing Department policies, programs and strategies related to energy and biobased products. The Office coordinates USDA activities related to energy and biobased products within and outside the Department. The Office conducts economic analysis and evaluates policies concerning energy and the utilization of biobased products. Research is currently underway on producing renewable fuels and biopower from biomass and marketing biobased products. The Office is also involved in tracking energy use trends on crop and livestock farms.
For more information, visit www.usda.gov.