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Researchers Demonstrate How Advanced Biofuels Can be Produced Very Efficiently

According to researchers, a shift to renewable sources for electricity, heating, and fuel is very likely. The scientists, who have been researching energy for a decade, especially gasification of biomass, now, see an array of new technological achievements.

23 May 2018

Using Bioengineered Bacteria to Produce Biofuel and Valuable Chemicals from Plant Matter

Researchers have developed an innovative technology based on bioengineered bacteria that could render the synthesis of petroleum from renewable plant sources economically viable.

21 May 2018

New Enzyme Paves Way for Producing Bio-Based Toluene

A new enzyme that can be used for the microbial production of a renewable substitute to petroleum-based toluene has been discovered by scientists.

29 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

Fungal Enzymes Tested for Production of Renewable Energy from Wood

An international group of researchers, including scientists from the University of York, have discovered a set of enzymes originating in fungi that can break down one of the key components of wood.

19 Feb 2018

Computer Model Calculates Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Biofuels

The computer model targets second-generation biorefineries and includes the variables needed to work out the emissions of biofuels and their co-products.

29 Jan 2018

Study Discovers that Shale Gas is a Least Sustainable Alternative to Generate Electricity

A new study indicates that shale gas is one of the least sustainable alternatives for generating electricity.

16 Jan 2018

Microwires Used For Enhancing Efficiency of Solar Fuels

Researchers have made major efficiency enhancements to the technology used for producing solar fuels.

16 Jan 2018

Edging Close to Greener Fuel Cells with Algae

Scientists have edged closer to greener fuel cells by designing an algae-powered cell five times more efficient than existing plant and algal model.

11 Jan 2018

Researchers Discover Greener Alternative to Using Fossil Fuels

Globally, manufacturers are trying to make vehicles lighter because this not only reduces fuel consumption, but also reduces the environmental footprint.

10 Jan 2018