Biorenewables Podcasts
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), these two podcasts explore a range of applications and issues in the biorenewables sector. They are primarily aimed at a commercial audience but may be of use to teachers who want to gain a better understanding of plant-derived materials or, when used in part, as stimulus material…
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Woodfuel Heating
Produced by the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), these two reports look at the use of wood for heating. They are technical reports but contain a lot of information that may be of use to teachers or post-16 students who are researching the subject and require in-depth information. The two reports cover heating for domestic,…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Anaerobic Digestion
From the National Non-Food Crops centre (NNFC), this factsheet reviews the potential of anaerobic digestion technology and its suitability to UK farming and waste systems. The factsheet describes the application of anaerobic digestion (AD), which is the conversion of organic non-woody material in the absence of oxygen into stable…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Vegetable Oil and Biodiesel Production
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the production of vegetable oils and biodiesel for vehicle fuels. The factsheet gives information on the benefits of using bio-derived oils and also the economics of production. It also provides information on the use of biofuels.
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Did You Know What Plant Oils Are Used For?
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the uses of oils derived from plant materials. This includes: • soaps and detergents • healthcare • beauty products • feedstocks for the chemical industry • lubricants • fuel.
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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The UK Biofuel Supply Chain 2008
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the sources and supply of biofuels in the UK. It describes: • how biodiesel and bioethanol are produced • blends of biofuels used in vehicle fuels • sources and biofuel production in the UK • greenhouse gas emission reductions • future…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Lignocellulosic Ethanol in the UK
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the production of ethanol from woody feedstocks. The advantage of using these feedstocks is that their use is not diverting food crops for ethanol production. The factsheet describes the sources of feedstocks, ethanol production and assesses the feasibility of production…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Echium
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the use of Echium plantagineum as a crop that produces speciality oils. Echium seeds contain oil, which is high in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and stearidonic acid (SDA). Such characteristics make echium oil a valuable component in skin…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Borage
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the crop Borago officinalis. This crop has been grown in the UK for a number of years as a high value, speciality oil crop. Similar to evening primrose, borage is recognised as a key source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), contained in the seed oil. Borage oil is widely…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Building With Hemp-Lime Composites
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the use of hemp-based products and hemp-lime technologies into mainstream building practice. It illustrates the use of a plant-derived material in the construction of buildings. Hemp construction uses renewable crop-based materials which have absorbed carbon dioxide,…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Addressing Land Use Issues for Non-food Crops
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the issues that surround using land for the growth of biofuel crops rather than food crops. Growing biomass for the energy market could reduce dependence on finite petrochemicals, potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enrich rural businesses. However,…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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