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Large-Scale Farming of Cyanobacteria Could Provide a New Source of Biofuel

One might not cook with this sugar, but from a biofuels viewpoint, it is very sweet. A class of three single-celled, algae-like organisms has been patented by a Bay Area company which when grown together releases high amounts of sugar that is just right for producing biofuels.

22 Aug 2017

Study Demonstrates Potential for New Crystalline Material to Advance Clean Fuel Technology

A light-activated material capable of chemically converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide without producing unwanted byproducts has been developed by scientists.

31 Jul 2017

Researcher Develops New Method for Converting Dirty Aluminum Foil into a Biofuel Catalyst

A Queen’s University Belfast researcher has discovered a way for converting dirty aluminum foil into a biofuel catalyst, which has the potential to solve global energy and waste problems.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers Study Impact of Ethanol-to-Gasoline Switch in São Paulo, Brazil

A new study by a Northwestern University Chemist, a National University of Singapore economist and two University of São Paulo physicists revealed that the concentration of ultrafine particles less than 50 nm in diameter increased by one-third in the air of São Paulo, Brazil.

19 Jul 2017

Mercaptans and Hydrogen Sulfide in Crude Oil as per ASTM D3227 and UOP163

In the refining process of crude oil, sulfur compounds are present throughout the entire boiling range of the hydrocarbons. In order to prevent corrosion of pipes and meet the specifications for the final products, various desulfurization treatments are used.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 12 Jul 2017

Researchers Devise a New Way for Reducing the Amount of Enzymes Needed to Convert Biomass into Biofuels

Experts at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Michigan State University have worked on making it almost possible for biofuels such as ethanol in U.S. gasoline to become cheaper.

6 Jul 2017

Study Highlights Benefits and Correct Management of Cellulosic Biofuels

Is it possible for cellulosic biofuels - or liquid energy derived from wood and grasses - to become a green fuel of the future, offering an environmentally sustainable approach to meeting energy requirements?

30 Jun 2017

New Technology for Producing Biofuels from Inedible Plant Portions

The chances of society getting rid of its dependence on gasoline and oil are reliant on numerous profound societal, environmental, and geopolitical factors.

30 Jun 2017

Zeolite Catalysts Pave the Road to Decentralize Chemical Production Processes

Is it possible to generate fuel from waste? Converting organic waste to fuel has failed to be economically viable to date. Increasing amounts of energy and very high temperatures are needed.

29 Jun 2017

Research Team Creates New Biodiesel

Researchers from the Universities of Kaiserslautern, Bochum and Rostock have developed a new method for creating biodiesel. Up until now, in the EU, automotive diesel contains just 7% biodiesel as conventional diesel engines cannot withstand more than that.

20 Jun 2017