Use of Agricultural Residue Feedstock In North Dakota Biorefineries

F. Leistritz, Nancy Hodur, Donald M. Senechal, Mark D. Stowers, Darold McCalla and Chris M. Saffron

Journal of Agribusiness, 2009, vol. 27, issue 01-2, 16

Abstract: Rising prices and uncertain supplies of petroleum, together with environmental concerns regarding fossil fuel combustion, have enhanced interest in biobased products and fuels. This study analyzes the feasibility of a multi-product biorefinery that uses wheat straw as feedstock to produce ethanol, electricity, and cellulose nanofibers. Nanofibers (nanowhiskers) would be used as reinforcements in a biobased nanocomposite material that could substitute for fiberglass in many applications. The growth of a biobased industry could have major economic development implications for the Great Plains/Midwest region.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.90655

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