In India, Renewable Energy Magazine reported that several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to a new research from the University of Queensland, in Australia. Researchers assessed the potential to convert 15 weed species found west of Brisbane into biomass pellets to be used as a solid biomass fuel, […]
In Japan, centuries ago, alchemists worked furiously to convert the common metal lead to valuable gold. Today, chemists are repurposing discarded solar panels to create valuable organic compounds from carbon dioxide (CO2), a common greenhouse gas. Significantly reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to mitigate the most devastating effects of climate change will require a […]
In Lithuania, a team of researchers at Klaipėda University (KU) is conducting comprehensive studies aimed at evaluating whether HVO100 plant-based diesel fuel can be applied in Lithuanian rail transport as a more sustainable alternative to conventional fuel. One of the key advantages of this fuel in the context of decarbonization is that it can be […]
In New York state, a team of researchers at Binghamton University is doing pioneering research on the use of food waste to produce bioplastic, and they recently published a paper in the journal Bioresource Technology offering fundamental findings for any company interested in scaling up the process. Current biodegradable plastic production can be costly because […]
In Australia (Queensland), the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has launched a government‑backed pilot to convert dairy effluent and duckweed into scalable biomass feedstock. Funded by nearly AU $200,000 under the Ignite program, the initiative targets rapid-growing duckweed enriched by dairy nutrients as a low-cost input source for biodiesel and renewable diesel. The pilot, beginning in June 2025, aims to address feedstock […]
In United States, the DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)under its SPARC programme, slated for January 2025, with up to US $23 million available. It targets two areas: Topic 1, biobased value‑added chemicals (e.g. biobased propanediols, bio‑LPG); Topic 2, biobased propane/LPG innovations, including sustainable marine fuels. Concept papers are due March 14, 2025, full proposals by May 30, with awards expected in October 2025. The […]
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 […]
