In China, as the global push for sustainable biofuels intensifies, lignocellulosic biomass has emerged as a prime candidate for biofuels and biochemicals owing to its abundance and renewability. This biomass, derived from plant materials, holds great promise as a feedstock for biofuel production. However, the pretreatment process required to break down lignocellulose often yields toxic […]
In Colorado, barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them, according to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The bio-derived diesel fuel in use today is blended into petroleum diesel at a relatively low […]
In Brazil, mathematical analysis reveals that within Brazil’s agriculture and livestock industry, the biofuels sector is most heavily reliant on other sectors with high greenhouse gas emissions. Brazil is a world leader in biofuel production, but the environmental sustainability of the sector has faced criticism due to its impacts on deforestation, water use, and biodiversity, […]
In Australia, Rio Tinto said it will develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot. The project will explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel, the firm said. The pilot aims to determine if Pongamia seed oil can contribute to Rio Tinto’s renewable diesel […]
In Singapore, the 2024 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey, released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, highlights strong regional support for national carbon taxes and rising concerns about climate change and food insecurity. Conducted between July and August, the survey found that 7 in 10 respondents back a carbon tax, with 90% willing to bear the […]
In Florida, Florida State University (FSU) said that a new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon […]
In Washington, The Spokesman-Review reported that Washington State University’s cryogenic hydrogen research center was selected to receive $4.8 million from the federal government to advance hydrogen related technologies and build a fueling station. Coming from a pool of $62 million in grants, the funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy to “accelerate the […]
In Brazil, Agro Link reports the Brazilian Senate passed bill No. 528/2020, designed to expand the production and use of biodiesel and other biofuels like ethanol, green diesel, and biomethane. The bill, which now returns to the Chamber of Deputies for a final vote, is expected to attract investments between R$200 billion and R$250 billion. […]
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, […]
