Chemistry

Opportunities and Obstacles in Large-Scale Biomass Utilization

The Role of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities: A Workshop Summary

by Sheena Siddiqui, Douglas Friedman, and Joe Alper, Rapporteurs; Chemical Sciences Roundtable; Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Research Council

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Based on a one-day public workshop held in Washington, DC, Opportunities and Obstacles in Large-Scale Biomass Utilization: The Role of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities: A Workshop Summary explores the current state of biomass utilization for bulk-production of sustainable fuels and chemicals. The discussion focused on the chemistry and chemical engineering opportunities to meet the aforementioned objectives. Both formal presentations and breakout working groups were components of the workshop in an effort to stimulate engaging discussion among participants from widely varying fields.

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  • Publisher National Academies Press
  • Publication Date January 2013
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9780309278645
  • Publication Country or regionUnited States
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 38 USD
  • Pages60
  • ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Dimensions11 x 8.5 inches
  • Biblio NotesRelated Digital edition - 9780309278652 . Copyright year 2012.

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