In Missouri, KBIA reported that University of Missouri researchers have genetically engineered plants to produce more oil and protein, paving the way for more efficient, sustainable biofuels that don’t compete with food crops. Biochemistry professor Jay Thelen used arabidopsis, a type of mustard plant, to understand how modifying genetics can increase plant oil production for […]
In the UK, the University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights. Announced by the Aviation Minister, Mike Kane MP, during a visit to the University, Sheffield will lead a £1.5 million project to commercialize its new […]
In Texas, growing concern over the harmful effects of petroleum-based, non-degradable materials on the environment has intensified the demand for sustainable alternatives, such as natural or biomaterials. Bacterial cellulose has emerged as a potential biomaterial that is naturally abundant, biodegradable and biocompatible. To strengthen the cellulose and create more functionality, a team of researchers from […]
In New Jersey, the ocean serves as Earth’s largest dynamic carbon sink, absorbing 400 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) annually through continuous exchange with the atmosphere. Researchers at Yale have now developed an efficient system to extract and convert dissolved CO₂ into clean fuels and useful industrial feedstock. Published in Nature Communications, this breakthrough could transform […]
In the UK, nusinesses are being encouraged to explore collaborations with academia to accelerate the development of sustainable bioenergy in the UK thanks to a new incentive scheme. Supergen Bioenergy Hub which is based at Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI) has launched a voucher scheme to encourage its members to increase the number […]
In Texas, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) said that a group of UTEP researchers have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae. The study, recently published in ACS Applied Bio Materials, focuses on the microalga Chlorella vulgaris, a fast-growing species commonly found in freshwater environments that is used to […]
In Texas, a global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing—especially in the transportation sector. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward. The study, recently published […]
In Illinois, low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable Resource Management by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne examines a hypothetical […]
In California, BEAM Circular recently announced a major milestone for California’s clean technology and biomanufacturing future with $9.8 million in new funding secured for the California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus—a state-of-the-art facility designed to scale breakthrough technologies that convert agricultural byproducts, food waste, and forestry residues into renewable energy, sustainable materials, and other valuable products. The […]
In India, Bio Energy Times reported that a new process developed at the University of Johannesburg, in South Africa, could transform how green hydrogen is produced from sugarcane waste, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to conventional methods. According to a simulation study using the Sorption-Enhanced Chemical Looping Gasification (SECLG) method, this new approach […]
