In Denmark, researchers from Aarhus University have developed a new technology that uses microorganisms to convert the CO2 in flue gas directly for new purposes – for example fuels or substances for the chemicals industry. The technology can exploit CO2 as a raw material, unlike conventional carbon capture and storage (CCS), which captures carbon from […]
In Tennessee, scientists need a better understanding of what is happening both above and below the soil. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have led the way in using a unique measurement tool to analyze plants, soil, and other biological samples. It’s part of the work that scientists have done for more […]
In Germany, folding boxes are considered sustainable packaging solutions for numerous everyday products – whether breakfast cereals, electronics, medicines, or perfumes. Made from paper and cardboard, folding boxes are resource-efficient in production, biodegradable, and easily recyclable. However, environmentally friendly adhesives are still lacking for completely sustainable manufacturing. Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research […]
In Tennessee, a team of scientists with two Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Centers — the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, or CABBI, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — identified a gene in a poplar tree that enhances photosynthesis […]
In Denmark, Novo Nordisk Foundation reported that a new comprehensive initiative at the Technical University of Denmark aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. This new initiative at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) called the Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT), aims to create […]
In China, employing tools like genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, a research team from Zhejiang University uncovered promising pathways to improve abiotic stress tolerance. By combining precision genomics and advanced breeding techniques, the research marks a significant leap toward sustainable crop innovation. The study delves into the genetic underpinnings of Brassica napus […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) recently announced their intent to issue funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals and algal system cultivation and preprocessing. The intended Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC) funding opportunity would support R&D of domestic […]
In South Dakota, the South Dakota School of Mines and was recently awarded a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant as part of a $20.2 million initiative funding 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Spread across seven states, the selected projects will focus on high-impact research […]
In Japan, hydrogels created using carbon dioxide (CO₂) offer a safer alternative to those formed with acidic agents. While most research has focused on pre-gelation conditions affecting hydrogel properties, this study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science explores the impact of CO₂ release after gelation. The team prepared alginate-based hydrogels and found that faster […]
In Washington, the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory said it is teaming up with Bridgestone to scale up a chemical process that converts ethanol into butadiene—synthetic rubber’s most important ingredient. At the center of the collaboration sits a catalyst developed by PNNL researchers that cuts out the need for heat and reduces the […]
