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What is the capability of water hyacinth eicchornia crassipes as a alternative biofuel?
Water hyacinth is certainly a promising resource for producing biofuels and synfuels (synthetic fuels). It can be produced/managed in natural, restored and constructed wetlands. The major advantage is its high biomass yields, much superior than any other aquatic or terrestrial macrophytes. The challenge is the huge water content in fresh biomass, that must be previously removed to provide a highly efficient and attractive Biomass-to-Liquids (BTL) resource.
From the point of view of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), water hyacinth has also a series of advantages for the production of biofuels. Basically it is non-food resource; it can be produced worldwide, for instance in wastewater plants; it does not compete for food production in croplands. And several other depending upon the type of wetland...
"Water hyacinth is one of the most natural lemon for the humankind biofuel lemonade"
Ivan Bergier
Laboratory of Bioenergy and Geosciences
Embrapa Pantanal (www.cpap.embrapa.br)
Ivan@cpap.embrapa.br
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What is the scientific name of the water hyacinth?
The scientific name of water hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes.
Does a water hyacinth float?
Yes, the water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, floats.
Is water hyacinth under sphagnum family?
Water hyacinth is Eichhornia crassipes and is in the pickerell weed family. Sphagnum is a moss.
What has the author J W Freidel written?
J. W. Freidel has written: 'Population dynamics of the waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) with special reference to the Sudan' -- subject(s): Water hyacinth, Aquatic plants
Where does a water hyacinth live?
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) primarily thrives in freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, particularly in warm climates. It prefers shallow waters with slow-moving or stagnant conditions, where it can quickly grow and form dense mats that can cover the surface. This invasive plant is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
What has the author M Ajaz written?
M. Ajaz has written: 'Water Hyacinth as an alternative energy source'
How do you spell the flower hyacinth?
That is the correct spelling of "hyacinth" (the plant or its flower, or the unrelated water hyacinth).
What is the birth name of Hyacinth Nier?
Hyacinth Nier's birth name is Hyacinth Valdez.
How many syllables in are there in hyacinth?
Hyacinth has three syllables.
How tall is Hyacinth Nier?
Hyacinth Nier is 5' 4".
How tall is Robert Hyacinth?
Robert Hyacinth is 5' 11".
When did Hyacinth Morgan die?
Hyacinth Morgan died in 1956.
