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Lynd, L.R., Laser, M.S., Mcbride, J., Podkaminer, K., Hannon, J. (2007). Energy Myth Three – High Land Requirements and an Unfavorable Energy Balance Preclude Biomass Ethanol from Playing a Large Role in Providing Energy Services. In: Sovacool, B.K., Brown, M.A. (eds) Energy and American Society – Thirteen Myths. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-5564-1_4
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