| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10232233 | Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Current biofuel production closes the carbon cycle but not the nitrogen cycle. ⺠The energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process supplies nitrogen fertilizer for feedstocks. ⺠Carbohydrate conversion to biofuels does not recycle nitrogen fertilizer. ⺠Protein to fuel conversion closes both carbon and nitrogen cycles by recycling ammonia. ⺠Feedstocks grown with reused ammonia lower fertilizer demand and maximize CO2 fixation.
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Authors
Yi-Xin Huo, David G Wernick, James C Liao,