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 […]
In Iowa, strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row crops, including soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. But converting portions of farmland back to prairie has to make financial sense for farmers, which is why a research team led by […]
In Canada, Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. has been awarded a contract by the University of Minnesota (UMN) for its latest generation electrolysis technology to be installed at the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). The WCROC project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA-E) as well as […]
In Brazil, Agencia FAPESP says novel genetically modified strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae developed in Brazil has shown the potential, under conditions similar to those prevailing in industry, to increase production of second-generation ethanol by up to 60% without the need to increase sugarcane acreage. According to an article published in Scientific Reports, the […]
In Israel, JNS reported that an innovative development by a team of researchers at Tel Aviv University allows for the conversion of the wet raw waste thrown in the trash into liquid and solid biofuels without the need to dry the waste. The researchers assess that fuels produced from organic waste can meet about a […]
