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Student Resources on Bioproducts

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Many of the materials we use in school, such as glue and the plastic for colored markers, can be developed from biomass.

The following resources provide information on bioproduct or biobased product technologies. If you are unfamiliar with these technologies, see the introduction to bioproducts.

Grades 6-8

NREL Renewable Energy Activities—Choices for Tomorrow (PDF 3.8 MB) Download Adobe Reader
Has biomass activities for students.

High School and College Level

NREL Biobased Products - Projects
Includes information about biorefinery research and development.

U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Research & Development Initiative
Provides information on the latest research efforts and industry news.

Biobased Information System
A comprehensive source for biobased information, connecting biobased information with consumers around the globe.

Biomass Pyrolysis Network
Provides information on scientific and technological developments in biomass pyrolysis.

Publications

Biobased Products and Bioenergy: The Future is Now (PDF 174 KB). Download Adobe Reader.