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Biomass in its various forms is an attractive alternative source of energy. Through photosynthesis, biomass collects and stores low-intensity solar energy which can then be harvested at will and released through direct combustion, thermochemical conversion, or biochemical conversion.

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Henry, J.F. (1981). Silvicultural Energy Farms. In: Sofer, S.S., Zaborsky, O.R. (eds) Biomass Conversion Processes for Energy and Fuels. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0301-6_5

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