Corn Cobs for Biofuel Production

Can corn cobs be a viable biofuel feedstock in the US? Learn about the use of cob and husk materials in cellulosic ethanol, co-firing, and gasification projects. New harvesting technologies reduce production costs and make the economics more attractive for this biofuel energy crop.

Corn cobs. Photo: Cole Gustafson, North Dakota State Univ.

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Introduction

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Corn Stover for Biofuel Production

Can corn stover harvested for biofuel energy be sustainable? This article examines production, potential yields and challenges of harvesting corn stover while maintaining soil quality.

Corn stover bales.  Photo: F. John Hay, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.

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Introduction

Corn stover is one of the largest potential annual crop-based biofuel feedstocks for several key reasons: the quantity of …