Cellulose breakdown
Ionic liquids have emerged as promising new solvents capable of disrupting the cellulose crystalline structure in a wide range of biomass feedstocks.
Materials Science
Jun 24, 2011
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Giant renewable diesel plant opens in Singapore
Finnish firm Neste Oil opened the world's biggest renewable diesel plant in Singapore on Tuesday, taking advantage of massive palm oil production in nearby Malaysia and Indonesia.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 8, 2011
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Development of Euglena-based bioplastics
Researchers from AIST have developed microalga-based bioplastics mainly from constituents extracted from Euglena, a species of microalga.
Materials Science
Feb 28, 2013
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Chemist develops new synthesis of most useful, yet expensive, antimalarial drug
In 2010 malaria caused an estimated 665,000 deaths, mostly among African children. Now, chemists at Indiana University have developed a new synthesis for the world's most useful antimalarial drug, artemisinin, giving hope ...
Biochemistry
Sep 13, 2012
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Pellets reduce costs, but not enough for cellulosic ethanol producers
Despite reducing transportation and handling costs, pelletizing cellulosic biomass would not be cost-effective for ethanol producers, according to a Purdue University study.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 16, 2010
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Bioplastics sourced from wood
The shift from fossil-based industries to a bioeconomy is creating a growing demand for biobased chemicals, materials and fuels as sustainable and renewable alternatives. One possible source is fructose from wood for use ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 25, 2018
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Soybeans a source of valuable chemical: Scientists turn low-value soy mash into high-value succinic acid
(Phys.org)—The humble soybean could become an inexpensive new source of a widely used chemical for plastics, textiles, drugs, solvents and as a food additive.
Materials Science
Dec 19, 2012
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First look at complete sorghum genome may usher in new uses for food and fuel
Although sorghum lines underwent adaptation to be grown in temperate climates decades ago, a University of Illinois researcher said he and his team have completed the first comprehensive genomic analysis of the molecular ...
Biotechnology
Sep 23, 2013
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Agave fuels global excitement as a bioenergy crop
Scientists found that in 14 independent studies, the yields of two Agave species greatly exceeded the yields of other biofuel feedstocks, such as corn, soybean, sorghum, and wheat. Additionally, even more productive Agave ...
Biotechnology
Jan 26, 2011
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First parasitic nematodes reported in biofuel crops
Researchers at the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) at the University of Illinois have discovered widespread occurrence of plant-parasitic nematodes in the first reported nematode survey of Miscanthus and switchgrass plants ...
Ecology
Mar 17, 2010
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