Energy potential of sugar cane biomass in Brazil

Brazil is a developing tropical country with abundant biomass resources. Sugar cane (Saccahrum spp.) is primarily produced to obtain sugar and alcohol. Presently sugar cane is burned before harvest. If the cane were not burned before harvest, the trash (tops and leaves) could be collected and burned...

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Main Authors: Rípoli Tomaz Caetano Cannavam, Molina Jr. Walter Francisco, Rípoli Marco Lorenzzo Cunali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2000-01-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162000000400013