Bioenergy involves the use of plant materials such as grains and energy corps for the production of renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. Also among this category is animal waste utilized for energy production through biogas. Bioenergy resources contribute to reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and petroleum-based fuel. Purdue Agriculture researchers are hard at work on these issues. The publications within this site will take you to information about their work.
BioEnergy Publications - Liquids
How Ethanol Is Made from Corn
(ID-328) (PDF)
The Effect of Ethanol on Grain Transportation and Storage
(ID-329) (PDF)
Cellulosic Ethanol - Biofuel Beyond Corn
(ID-335) (PDF)
Meeting the Ethanol Demand: Consequences and Compromises Associated with More Corn on Corn in Indiana
(ID-336) (PDF)
What Is Biodiesel?
(ID-337) (PDF)
Biodiesel Quality: Is All Biodiesel Created Equal?
(ID-338) (PDF)
Economics of Ethanol
(ID-339) (PDF)
Ethanol and Energy Policy
(ID-340) (PDF)
Is Biodiesel as Attractive an Economic Alternative as Ethanol?
(ID-341) (PDF)
U.S. Ethanol Policy - Possibilities for the Future
(ID-342-W) (PDF)
Biofuels and Their Impact on Food Prices
(ID-346-W) (PDF)
BioEnergy Publications - Solids
Corn Stover for Bioenergy Production:Cost Estimate and Farmer Supply Response
(ID-RE-3) (PDF) NEW!
Sources of Wood and Wood Residues for Energy Production in Indiana
(ID-347-W) (PDF)
The Economics of Renewable Energy: Corn Stover and Switchgrass
(ID-404) (PDF)
Basics of Energy Production through Anaerobic Digestion of Livestock Manure
(ID-406-W) (PDF)
Beware of On-Farm Manure Storage Hazards
(S-82) (PDF)
Incentives in Long-Term Biofuel Contracts
(RE-4) (PDF)
BioEnergy Links
Researchers in the area of BioEnergy
from Purdue University
EPA AgSTAR Program
Anaerobic Digestion
Midwest Rural Energy Council
Anaerobic Digestion
Indiana Wood Pelleting Feasibility Study
Indiana Cooperative Development Center
Wood Products
Fact Sheets on Biomass Energy
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Wood Products
Biomass Energy Case Studies
Iowa State University Energy Center
Wood Products
Handbook of Energy Crops
Purdue University Department of Horticulture
Energy Crops
Biomass Energy News, Announcements, and Events
Energy Central
BioPreferred Program
