In Switzerland, researchers at ETH Zurich announced a breakthrough in hydrogen storage technology, using iron to safely store hydrogen for long periods. This innovative method was demonstrated at a pilot plant on ETH Zurich’s Hönggerberg campus. The technology involves reacting hydrogen with iron oxide to produce elemental iron, which can be stored and later converted […]
In Brazil, Jornal Grande Bahia reports in Santa Bárbara, Bahia, a team of students from Professor Carlos Valadares State College developed an innovative biodiesel using licuri oil, a plant native to Brazil’s semi-arid region. Completed as part of the Science at School Program, this project aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, […]
In Oklahoma, researchers in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University continue to refine a co-fermentation process resulting in the production of butanol, a biofuel made from renewable resources that can be converted into jet fuel. OSU received a patent in November 2021 for a co-fermentation process, developed by Dr. […]
In Ohio, Ohio University stated that Sarah Davis, a professor at Ohio University’s George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, is advancing biofuels research. In 2013, Davis planted a sterile hybrid of miscanthus grass on a patch of land at the Ridges area of OHIO’s Athens campus. More than 10 years later, Davis and […]
In the UK, researchers at the University of Liverpool have achieved a significant milestone in the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable fuels and chemicals, marking an important step towards a sustainable net-zero economy. In a paper published in the journal Chem, the team reports a pioneering plasma-catalytic process for the hydrogenation of CO2 […]
In Illinois, ever on the lookout for new ways to improve the fermentation of corn sugars into ethanol fuel, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised an approach for using genetically modified baker’s yeast to prevent a top cause of costly ethanol plant shutdowns—namely, contamination by unwelcome bacteria. A paper detailing the advance is published […]
In Illinois, new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrates that near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and machine learning can provide quick, accurate, and cost-effective product analysis. In two studies, the researchers explore the use of NIR spectroscopy for analyzing characteristics of corn kernels and sorghum biomass. In the first study, the researchers created a global […]
In Finland, VTT, LUT University, and companies have opened a pilot plant in Espoo, Finland, to process captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in plastic products and chemicals. The pilot plant, built in sea containers, started operations in August. Renewable energy, the hydrogen economy and bio-based carbon dioxide emissions from […]
In Arizona, KTAR News reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is selecting the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) to receive $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors. The report noted that the award is part of an […]
In Japan, melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a recent study, researchers from Japan investigated the chemical decomposition of melanin derived from cuttlefish ink and showcased its application in the synthesis of biopolymer […]
