1. Center for Clean Energy Research and Education Eastern Illinois University ADM Partnership Meeting1 8/26/2011

2. ADM Partnership Meeting2 Renewable Energy Center 8/26/2011

3. 3 Process Flow Diagram Courtesy Gary Reed wood chips, miscanthus or other chopped biomass stored in hopper for fuel chips moved by auger as needed chips are “gasified” at 1350 degrees gas is combusted in a boiler soluble ash low- emissions discharge through stack campus steam ADM Partnership Meeting 8/26/2011

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5. Create and provide opportunities for faculty, students and staff to be engaged in study of clean energy across the whole campus. 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting5

6.  A concentration on Alternative Energies and Sustainability by Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Science.  An interdisciplinary minor on Environmental Sustainability (College of Sciences and Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Science) 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting6

7. 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting7 Multi-disciplinary Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Provides Leaders for Energy Industry CENCERE: MS in Sustainable Energy Biological Sciences Chemistry Geology/Geography Business Communication Studies Technology Physics Economics EnglishPolitical Science

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10.  Genetic modification of energy crops to minimize the input and maximize the energy output  New source development for bio-fuel including bio-oil such as oil from algae  Partnership with regional farmers  Supply chain development 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting10

11.  Processing and densification of agricultural residues (for example, corn stover) as renewable energy sources  Processing of other biomass (such as miscanthus) for efficient fuel  Bio-diesel from bio-oil and used cooking oil 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting11

12.  Gasification of biomass  Sugar to fuel conversion (fermentation) including cellulosic fuel  Micro-biological digestion  Gasification of municipal solid waste for energy 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting12

13.  Synthesis of liquid fuel from biological sources or syngas  Chemical analysis of fuels and processes 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting13

14.  Environmental and ecological study including biodiversity on the impact of energy crops, and removing agricultural residues  Bio-char and ash: environmental impact and carbon management  Economic and social impact: collaboration with farmers and communities  International partnerships 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting14

15.  Geographic information system (GIS)  Computer modeling for bio-energy system development and decision making  Computer simulation for energy management, efficiency and conservation 8/26/2011 ADM Partnership Meeting15

16. ADM Partnership Meeting16 Renewable Energy Center Clean Energy Incubator Energy Crop Plots Energy Park at EIU An Engine for Regional Economy A Gateway to Communities 8/26/2011

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