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University of Kentucky researchers turn whisky stillage into supercapacitors components

University of Kentucky researchers turn whisky stillage into supercapacitors components

April 8, 2026 |

In Kentucky, University of Kentucky researchers have developed a way to transform whisky production waste into high-performance components for supercapacitors. This solution repurposes an industrial byproduct in a way that could eventually help stabilize the electrical grid. By using a technique called hydrothermal carbonization, which functions like a high-intensity pressure cooker, they convert stillage into […]

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University of Kentucky researchers show how single genetic change can protect corn seeds during storage

University of Kentucky researchers show how single genetic change can protect corn seeds during storage

December 24, 2025 |

In Kentucky, a new international study co-led by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) shows how a single genetic change helps protect corn seeds during storage. This offers plant breeders a clear target for developing varieties that stay vigorous longer and waste fewer seeds. The research, published in The Plant […]

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University of Kentucky researchers launch MSW to SAF project

University of Kentucky researchers launch MSW to SAF project

April 25, 2024 |

In Kentucky, the University of Kentucky has launched a pioneering research initiative that seeks to turn everyday trash into high-quality sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Titled “Surface Enhanced Smart Preprocessing of Municipal Solid Wastes for Year-Round Supply of Conversion-Ready Feedstocks,” the study aims to address excessive landfill waste. The project is a collaborative effort involving a […]

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University of Kentucky land $1M DOE grant for waste-based biofuels research

University of Kentucky land $1M DOE grant for waste-based biofuels research

January 9, 2024 |

In Kentucky, researchers at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and the Department of Chemistry have received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance their innovative biofuels research. The project is titled “Robust Engineered Catalysts for the Conversion of Waste Oleaginous Biomass Feedstocks to Fuel-like […]

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University of Kentucky researchers to recycle and study used cooking oil

University of Kentucky researchers to recycle and study used cooking oil

November 26, 2023 |

In Kentucky, the University of Kentucky (UK) said that a group of researchers want to recycle and study used cooking oil. UK said that this initiative is part of the 14th annual Gobble Grease Toss held on Black Friday.  UK said that cooking oil that is collected will be used for biofuel research through a […]

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