In 2018, the consumption of wood fuels reached yet another record as a result of the increased use of black liquor produced by the forest industries. Heating and power plants consumed the same amount of solid wood fuels as ...
Environment
May 24, 2019
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Oil produced from biomass - such as wood chips or plant residues - seldom has the same quality and energy content as 'classical' crude oil. A new, simple catalyst, developed at the University of Twente, improves the quality ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 18, 2014
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Wood chips can significantly stem nitrate flow from crop fields into the surrounding watershed, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
Ecology
Feb 20, 2012
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Scientists at the University of York are playing a key role in the quest for a better understanding of how a recently discovered family of enzymes can degrade hard-to-digest biomass into its constituent sugars.
Biotechnology
Jun 6, 2014
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Industrial facilities are generally located far away from extensive forest regions. Because wood requires efforts to transport, it sees only limited use as a raw material in industry. In the EU-funded SteamBio project, researchers ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 4, 2018
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Nicholas Creager recently pointed to the nuts and bolts of one of Iowa State University's latest biofuel machines.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 23, 2012
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A conversion to wood biomass (wood chips and pellets) by Danish district heating plants has benefited the climate and is the more climate-friendly option compared to coal and natural gas. These are the findings of a new report ...
Environment
Nov 17, 2020
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Biofuels—and a broader bioeconomy—are key parts of New Zealand's recently released first emissions reduction plan, particularly for transport, forestry and a transition to a more circular use of resources.
Environment
Sep 19, 2022
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Some companies could economically convert their operations to wood boilers for heat and power, according to a team of forestry researchers.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 3, 2013
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Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance Wednesday before devoted fans in Tokyo, but they will be on display only briefly for now—over three days—due to a spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant.
Plants & Animals
Jan 12, 2022
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