A whole host of motivations are driving the development of the
"renewables" industry-- ranging from the desire to
develop sustainable energy resources to the reduction of dangerous
greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. All energy
utilized on the earth is ultimately derived from the sun through
photosynthesis--the only truly renewable commodity.
As concerns regarding increasing energy prices, global warming
and renewable resources continue to grow, so has scientific
discovery into agricultural biomass conversion. Plant Biomass
Conversion addresses both the development of plant biomass and
conversion technology, in addition to issues surrounding biomass
conversion, such as the affect on water resources and soil
sustainability. This book also offers a brief overview of the
current status of the industry and examples of production plants
being used in current biomass conversion efforts.
