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Microbeads. Reviled, yes. Useful, yes. What’s the alternative?

Microbeads. Reviled, yes. Useful, yes. What’s the alternative?

August 24, 2016 |

In the UK, MPs from the Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee say they will pursue a ban on microplastics used in everyday household products from toothpaste to shower gels and cosmetics. “Trillions of tiny pieces of plastic are accumulating in the world’s oceans, lakes and estuaries,” said the committee’s chairwoman, Mary Creagh, adding that they harm […]

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Cellulosic ethanol, what happened, what’s happening?

Cellulosic ethanol, what happened, what’s happening?

August 1, 2016 |

By Irshad Ahmed, Consultant with Lee Enterprises Consulting and Member of MITSBAA Entrepreneurs Group, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Special to The Digest The story of cellulosic ethanol in the United States has had more plot twists than The Crying Game, the acclaimed Hollywood brain twister—except that this story promises to end with a predictable happy […]

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What’s Changing in Biofuels? The Top 10 Trends for 2016

What’s Changing in Biofuels? The Top 10 Trends for 2016

July 11, 2016 |

A Digest reader writes: I’m looking to summarize the changes over the last 2-3 years in the biofuels market.  Are you aware of any articles or summaries on this topic? It’s a good question without a ready resource to point to. So, here’s our summary of the Top 10 Trends in Biofuels.

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What’s New and Important About C5 and C6 Sugars?

What’s New and Important About C5 and C6 Sugars?

July 10, 2016 |

By Lorenz Bauer, PhD, Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. Special to The Digest What’s up with C5 and C6 sugars? Given that a significant portion of the several billion dollars spent on renewable fuels spending involves these molecules, it is not surprising that progress is fast and furious. This note provides an overview and snapshot of […]

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Brexit: What does it mean for the advanced bioeconomy?

Brexit: What does it mean for the advanced bioeconomy?

June 24, 2016 |

In the UK, the British people voted to exit the European Union in a historic vote which was announced in the early Friday hours. Following the vote, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said he would resign, and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was “highly likely” that the SNP would seek a referendum on leaving […]

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Nissan’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell system, and what the fuss is all about

Nissan’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell system, and what the fuss is all about

June 15, 2016 |

Fuel cells are important technology. You may remember them from the space program. They show up in the drama of Apollo 13, for example. Many car companies have investigated their potential — but here’s a breakthrough that addresses the major barriers for fuel-cell adoption. Earlier this week, we reported that Nissan is researching and developing […]

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50% yield boost for ethanol? No CO2? What?! White Dog Labs comes out of stealth

50% yield boost for ethanol? No CO2? What?! White Dog Labs comes out of stealth

June 13, 2016 |

In what might become the most transformative development in fermentation yields since Noah debuted winemaking technology in the Book of Genesis, US-based White Dog Labs have unveiled a new process that eliminates the emission of CO2, a potent greenhouse gas, during fermentation and instead shifts the carbon to added ethanol production, boosting fermentation yields by around 50 […]

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Why is the BBD RVO so low and what can NBB do about it?

Why is the BBD RVO so low and what can NBB do about it?

May 25, 2016 |

By Don Scott, Director of Sustainability, National Biodiesel Board Special to The Digest EPA proposes to continue growing the Required Volume Obligations (RVO) for Biomass Based Diesel (BBD) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), but at a paltry 100 million gallons a year to 2.1 billion gallons for 2018. Continued growth is a positive sign, […]

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What is the Worst Waste?

What is the Worst Waste?

May 8, 2016 |

One of the valued Digesterati, Peter Brown of FFA Fuels, promotes his company these days with the pithy slogan, “Fuels from the Worst Waste Around.” Which of course raises the legitimate question, what is the worst waste, and can we find a use for it? Discussions of worst waste will usually focus on the obvious — […]

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RFA shows how CARB didn’t want grain ethanol but it’s what it got

RFA shows how CARB didn’t want grain ethanol but it’s what it got

May 2, 2016 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association reviewed the California Air Resources Board’s quarterly update on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and found regulated parties have reduced the carbon intensity of the state’s transportation fuels by a cumulative 16.55 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gases (GHG) since enforcement began in 2011. While that’s an […]

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