THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES FOR PRODUCING BIOFUELS FROM AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS

Biomass generated as residue from various agricultural activities is a renewable resource for producing energy, being available in abundant quantities and having low negative impact on environment quality. Biomass can be converted to biofuel using different thermal, biological and physical processes, however these technologies are not yet fully developed, to be able to successfully replace the classic sources of energy production. In this paper, will be assessed the main technologies for converting biomass into biofuels, exploring the physical and chemical characteristics of energy potential from agricultural biomass sources