Tag: Iowa State

Iowa State researchers turn paper and biofuel coproducts into high-performance carbon fiber

Iowa State researchers turn paper and biofuel coproducts into high-performance carbon fiber

October 28, 2026 |

In Iowa, Bioengineer reports researchers at Iowa State University have developed a process to produce high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber using lignin from paper manufacturing and the water-rich fraction of bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis. The material achieved tensile strength of up to 2.45 gigapascals and stiffness of 236 gigapascals, exceeding US Department of Energy targets for […]

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Iowa State researchers triple amount of miscanthus production with new techniques

Iowa State researchers triple amount of miscanthus production with new techniques

December 23, 2024 |

In Iowa, new research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store carbon and improve its economic viability for producers. The findings were published this month in GCB […]

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