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New Patented Method to Use Paper Biomass to Create Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

A main byproduct in the papermaking sector is lignosulfonate, a sulfonated carbon waste material, which is usually combusted on site, discharging CO2.

3 Apr 2018

Recycled Carbon Fiber Improves Permeable Pavements

Researchers from the Washington State University are attempting to solve a high-tech waste problem while addressing the environmental challenge of storm water run-off.

1 Mar 2018

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Using Biofuels Synthesized from Plant Fibers

Researchers, government agencies, and companies are striving hard to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that result in climate change. In the recent past, biofuels synthesized from corn have become a fuel source for powering motor vehicles and maybe also airplanes.

27 Feb 2018

Novel Bio-Renewable Process to Create 'Green' Plastic

Researchers are attempting to create 'green' plastics using a bio-renewable process, which creates plastic from biomass.

22 Jan 2018

Inducing Student Collaboration to Find Best Algal Strains for Making Biohydrogen

A new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant has been offered to Arizona State University and Kevin Redding, professor in the School of Molecular Sciences and director of the Center for Bioenergy and Photosynthesis (CB&P), for a study on altering the generation and consumption of energy in a nation.

10 Nov 2017

International Team Reveals Chemistry Behind Biochar’s Nutrient Releasing Potential

For over a century, researchers have been intrigued and thrilled by biochar, a carbon-rich, charcoal-like material derived from oxygen-deprived plant or similar organic matter. When used as a soil additive, biochar has the ability to store carbon and thereby decrease release of greenhouse gas.

23 Oct 2017

Micro-Scale Bio-Solar Cell can Generate Higher Power Density for Longer Time

Scientists from the Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a micro-scale biological solar cell with the ability to generate higher power density for longer than any such prevalent cell.

19 Oct 2017

New Biomaterial Aimed at Replacing Plastic Laminates and Reducing Pollution

Researchers at Penn State have developed an economical biomaterial that can be used to sustainably replace plastic barrier coatings in packaging and numerous other applications. The researchers predict its implementation would significantly reduce pollution.

21 Sep 2017

Combining Microbial and Electrochemical Biomass Conversion to Yield Valuable Products

Scientists from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ), the University of Tübingen, Cornell University, and Deutsche Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ) have now demonstrated that valuable products can be obtained by integrating electrochemical and microbial biomass conversion processes.

19 Sep 2017

Innovative Bio-Ink Could Speed Up Advances in Regenerative Medicine

Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have created an innovative bio-ink that may support an inexpensive and a more efficient fabrication of human organs and tissues.

15 Sep 2017