Second generation ethanol from residual biomass: research and perspectives in Ecuador


Abstract:

Ecuador is located between 1 N and 5 S on the west coast of South America. Although relatively small in size, mainland Ecuador can be subdivided nevertheless into three different and quite distinctive climatic regions: the Pacific coastal plain, the Andean highlands and the Amazon basin. In addition, Ecuador possesses a fourth region, namely the Galapagos Islands. Climatically, the Pacific coastal plain is hot all year, with a rainy season between December and May. In the Andean highlands, the climate is markedly cooler, varying according to altitude. In contrast, the Amazon basin is hot, humid and wet all year round, while the Galapagos Islands are dry, with an annual average temperature of 25 C (77 F).

Año de publicación:

2013

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    Other

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Ciencias Agrícolas
    • Ciencia agraria
    • Energía renovable

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Ingeniería química
    • Economía de la tierra y la energía
    • Ecología