Could Kudzoo be processed into bio-fuel?

Question

Kudzoo is out of control throuhout the South.

Answer 1

Not with any efficiency. There is not enough sugar present in kudzu to make an economically efficient bio fuel from it. A bio fuel requires fermentation of sugar to produce ethanol. Kudzu has too much "fiber" and bulk to sugar ratio to make the process worthwhile.

Answer 2

Efficient Biomass Resources
Though corn is the initial crop of choice for ethanol refiners throughout the Midwest and West, North Carolina researchers are seeking even more efficient sources of “biomass” or “feedstock” for ethanol refining here. Contenders include pine, switchgrass, canola and even algae and kudzu...
Following publication includes KUDZOO :
In a paper published last September [If you're logged into a computer on the UIUC campus or elsewhere with a subscription to Science online you can click here to open the paper in a new window], S. Raghu of the Illinois Natural History Survey and six colleagues from around the country call attention to how little serious analysis is being devoted to the potential consequences of cultivating nonnative grasses for biofuel. Indeed, they point out that six of the eight ecological traits identified as ideal for biomass energy crops are also traits that contribute to the potential for an introduced plant to become invasive. They further explain that it is nearly impossible to eradicate or even control invading grasses once they are established. Raghu and colleagues acknowledge the potential benefits of introducing some plant species as sources of biofuel.

Answer 3

In principle, the cellulose in kudzoo could be processed into bio-fuel, but there is currently no practical means to do this. Given how plentiful cellulose is, it is only natural that researchers are looking into developing methods to extract its energy potential (all are years away if they work out). Here are a few of links to recent news stories on cellulose energy extraction research:
http://www.physorg.com/news104757951.html
http://www.physorg.com/news100873854.html
http://www.physorg.com/news100838926.html

Answer 4

Yes, cellulose is a carbohydrate

Answer 5

no