Publisher's Synopsis
This book contains 200 papers covering the range of fields in which biomass plays a role as an important source of renewable energy. The main themes include: biomass resources; the impact of biomass for socio-economic development and environment; biomass projects in Europe; macro- and microeconomic aspects; biomass in developing countries; biomass conversion for energy needs strategies for biomass implementation; biomass markets for non-energy needs; biomass and environment; and biomass conversion technologies.;This volume forms a part in the European Commission's biomass energy programme and also forms a basis for future research, development and commercial implementation of biomass as a modern and environmentally acceptable fuel. It should interest all those engaged in research and utilization of renewable energy sources.
