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BIO-CONVERSION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bioconversion
1, record 1, English, bioconversion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biochemical conversion 2, record 1, English, biochemical%20conversion
correct
- biological conversion 3, record 1, English, biological%20conversion
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conversion of organic materials, such as plant or animal waste, into usable products or energy sources by biological processes or agents, such as microorganisms or enzymes. 4, record 1, English, - bioconversion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two principal processes for bioconversion: 1-Enzymatic hydrolysis - a single source of feedstock, switchgrass for example, is mixed with strong enzymes which convert a portion of cellulosic material into sugars which can then be fermented into ethanol. ... 2-Synthesis gas fermentation - a blend of feedstock, not exceeding 30% water, is gasified in a closed environment into a syngas containing mostly carbon monoxide and hydrogen. 4, record 1, English, - bioconversion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bio-conversion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bioconversion
1, record 1, French, bioconversion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conversion biochimique 2, record 1, French, conversion%20biochimique
correct, feminine noun
- conversion biologique 3, record 1, French, conversion%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
- valorisation biochimique 4, record 1, French, valorisation%20biochimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout procédé de transformation énergétique de la biomasse faisant appel soit à l'hydrolyse, soit à la digestion aérobie ou à la fermentation. 5, record 1, French, - bioconversion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía de la biomasa
- Bioquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bioconversión
1, record 1, Spanish, bioconversi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- conversión biológica 2, record 1, Spanish, conversi%C3%B3n%20biol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformación de una forma de energía en otra por intermediación de organismos vivos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - bioconversi%C3%B3n
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