Switchgrass for celluosic ethanol - technique for better yields
A recent study by Purdue research scientist Youngmi Kim shows that combining a harvest fall schedule along with a pretreatment step will help increase the yield of cellulosic ethanol per acre.
The examples noted in the article (link below) noted that from a single acre of switchgrass, following the scientist's recommended approach can yield 800 to 1000 gallons of ethanol per year per acre, compared to 150 to 200 gallons per acre without the pretreatment step.
As a reference, the average per acre yield for corn-based ethanol is estimated at 500 to 600 gallons per acre of corn.
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/08/31/Study-Switchgrass-ethanol-can-be-boosted/UPI-29181314835818/
The examples noted in the article (link below) noted that from a single acre of switchgrass, following the scientist's recommended approach can yield 800 to 1000 gallons of ethanol per year per acre, compared to 150 to 200 gallons per acre without the pretreatment step.
As a reference, the average per acre yield for corn-based ethanol is estimated at 500 to 600 gallons per acre of corn.
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/08/31/Study-Switchgrass-ethanol-can-be-boosted/UPI-29181314835818/
Posted by Ethanol Blogger at 9/5/2011 9:55 AM 
Categories: switchgrass, Cellulosic Ethanol, Ethanol
Tags: switchgrass cellulosic ethanol
Categories: switchgrass, Cellulosic Ethanol, Ethanol
Tags: switchgrass cellulosic ethanol
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