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Study Predicts Climate Benefits Stemming from the Use of Advanced Biofuels

Biofuel and bioenergy systems are integral to scenarios for displacing fossil fuel use and producing negative emissions through carbon capture and storage.

25 Aug 2020

Study Finds How to Prevent Rusting of Iron While Converting Plant Materials to Fuels

Scientists at Washington State University have taken a major initial step toward the affordable conversion of plant materials into fuels—preventing iron from rusting.

20 Aug 2020

Plastic from Used PPE can be Transformed into Renewable Liquid Fuels

Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid fuels - according to a new study, published in the peer-reviewed Taylor & Francis journal Biofuels.

4 Aug 2020

Researchers Produce Biodiesel Using Li-Ion Battery Waste

For over a century and a half, biodiesel has been produced from vegetable oil. This method considerably decreases various pollutants formed by the combustion of fossil fuels.

22 Jul 2020

New Technology to Mass-Produce Aviation-Grade Fuels from Wood Wastes

The technology crucial for achieving the mass-production of bio-aviation fuels has been developed by a Korea-based research group.

21 Jul 2020

New Laser-Based Technique for Effective Degradation of Cellulose into Biofuel

Researchers from Japan have designed a new laser-based method that makes degradation of cellulose simpler. This reaction does not need drastic conditions, and thus can support efficient cellulose application in several industries, particularly environmental technology.

24 Jun 2020