Biomass terms starting with N

6 terms

1. native lignin The lignin as it exists in the lignocellulosic complex before separation.
2. net heat of combustion see lower heating value
3. neutral detergent fiber Organic matter that is not solubilized after one hour of refluxing in a neutral detergent consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate and EDTA at pH 7.
4. nitrogen oxides (NOx) A product of photochemical reactions of nitric oxide in ambient air, and the major component of photochemical smog.
5. non-renewable resource A non-renewable energy resource is one that cannot be replaced as it is used. Although fossil fuels, like coal and oil, are in fact fossilized biomass…
6. NREL The National Renewable Energy Laboratory.