Wood-to-Wheels: A Multidisciplinary Research Initiative in Sustainable Transportation Utilizing Fuels and Co-Products from Forest Resources 2008-21-0026
Michigan Technological University has established a broad-based university-wide research initiative, termed Wood-to-Wheels (W2W), to develop and evaluate improved technologies for growing, harvesting, converting, and using woody biomass in renewable transportation fuel applications. The W2W program bridges the entire biomass development-production-consumption life cycle with research in areas including forest resources, bioprocessing, engine/vehicle systems, and sustainable decisions. The W2W chain establishes a closed cycle of carbon between the atmosphere, woody biomass, fuels, and vehicular systems that can reduce the accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere. This paper will summarize the activities associated with the Wood-to-Wheels initiative and describe challenges and the potential benefits that are achievable.
Author(s):
David R. Shonnard, Jill R. Jensen, Jeffrey Naber, Qiong Zhang, Ann L. Maclean, Kathleen E. Halvorsen, Timothy L. Jenkins, Christopher Polonowski, John W. Sutherland
Affiliated:
Michigan Technological University
Pages: 14
Event:
Convergence 2008
Related Topics:
Research and development
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