O setor sucroenergético brasileiro tem atraído investimentos estrangeiros de forma
acentuada desde 2003/2004. Os fatores que estimularam este movimento estão …

Sugarcane is being used for centuries as a feedstock for sugar production, and all breeding
programs around the world are producing new varieties with the objective to improve the …

Abstract Commercial simulator Aspen Plus® was used to simulate the conventional
processes of the autonomous distillery producing ethanol and the joint production of sugar …

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o efeito do recolhimento de quantidades variáveis
da palha de cana-de-açúcar sobre sua decomposição na superfície do solo, após …

No cenário atual de grande expansão e evolução tecnológica do setor canavieiro, o
interesse pela agricultura de precisão é crescente. Contudo, para a adequada adoção da …

Background This article examines the scope of voluntary certification schemes, based on the
sustainability criteria of the European Renewable Energy Directive for biofuel production in …

Ethanol is known for a long time, and perhaps the oldest product obtained by traditional
biotechnology. In their applications include potable alcohol, chemicals and fuel. Indeed, cars …

This chapter describes some of the scientific and technological achievements that have
contributed to develop sugarcane bioenergy as a major contributor to the Brazilian energy …

In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion of the growing of crops for use in
bioenergy production rather than for food. This has been particularly the case for sugarcane …

Ethanol has a large share in Brazilian primary energy consumption and plays a significant
role in the mitigation of the emissions from combustion engines, as national regulations …