: Specifically designed for scientists, investors, politicians, and decision-makers within the energy sector.

: Offers guidance on investing in the bioenergy market, detailing process efficiencies and feedstock production yields.

: Examines the technology behind second-generation biofuels, focusing on lignocellulosic biomass (non-food materials like agricultural residues and forest biomass).

: Defines first-generation biofuels (produced from food crops like corn) versus second-generation (produced from non-food waste and residues) to address food security and sustainability concerns.

The detailed feature you are referring to is the book by Roland A. Jansen, published by Wiley-VCH . It serves as a comprehensive resource covering the scientific, economic, and political aspects of the bioenergy market. Key Features of the Book

: Discusses a wide range of non-edible sources, including switchgrass, crop residues, yard trimmings, and food processing waste .

How close are second‐generation biofuels? - Bacovsky - 2010

: Highlights how second-generation fuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid competition with the food and feed industry.