In Illinois, biologists and computational scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory recently refined two artificial intelligence (AI) programs originally built by Meta, the company that owns Facebook, to predict protein shapes. Their new combined model, called ESMBind, can predict the 3D structure of proteins to reveal how they bind to […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Wrexham University is seeking permission to build a new laboratory to study and generate green hydrogen. The proposed lab facility at its Plas Coch campus will be created using prefabricated shipping container-style modules and will be situated between the main campus building and the sports center. Its […]
In Illinois, in collaboration with other Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs), researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) are developing industrially feasible techniques for second-generation biofuel production from oilcane, an oil-rich variety of sugarcane, to help meet our growing societal demand for fuels. In a traditional biorefinery, sugarcane is used as a […]
In California, a newly developed system transforms human waste into a powerful tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions. The prototype, outlined in a Stanford-led study published Aug. 19 in Nature Water, recovers a valuable fertilizer from urine, using solar energy that can also provide power for other uses. In the […]
In the UK, Aston University research has shown the way forward for making renewable hydrogen and propane fuel gases from glycerol. An organic compound, glycerol is produced mainly from fats and oils and is often used in health and beauty products. With crude glycerol from biodiesel production plants cheap and abundant the researchers have explored […]
In Iowa, Kcrg.com reported that Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, announced it has partnered […]
In China, the journey toward sustainable biodiesel production faces significant hurdles, particularly in selecting the right feedstocks that don’t compete with food supplies. A groundbreaking comprehensive review reveals how artificial neural networks (ANNs) and deep learning technologies are revolutionizing this field, offering unprecedented solutions to longstanding challenges. Traditional biodiesel production relies heavily on edible crops […]
In Illinois, a team of researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have found a way to use robots to accelerate plant engineering. Researchers deployed a biofoundry – a laboratory that integrates robotics, computer-aided design, and information science. With this tool, they made genetically engineered plants that produced more oil in plant […]
In Norway, carbon-based gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) are often associated with pollution and climate change. But what if these gases could be turned into something useful instead – like clean-burning fuel? This is what NIBIO researchers have been working on. The goal of the collaboration has been to develop […]
In Tennessee, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a meticulous analysis of the compounds released by plant roots into their surrounding environment. The analysis yielded an abundance of data that can guide research aiming to improve the way we grow energy and food crops. Researchers have long known that the […]
