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Chemistry World
February 11, 2009
Victoria Gill |
Making Biofuels the Chemical Way US-based researchers have developed the first one-step synthesis of a biofuel precursor from untreated agricultural waste.   |
Chemistry World
July 13, 2006
Michael Gross |
Catalyst Cracks Tough Cellulose Metal catalysts can break down cellulose into simple sugar alcohols, chemists have found, marking an important step in the quest to produce green fuels from renewable resources. |
Chemistry World
June 28, 2007
Richard Van Noorden |
To Chew or to Burn? A positive buzz of research and bold investment is surrounding second generation biofuels. |
Chemistry World
September 30, 2008
Michael Gross |
Cracking Wood Gently German scientists have combined ionic liquids and solid catalysts to gently break down the cellulose in wood and inedible plant material, easing the crucial first stage in converting waste biomass to fuels or feedstock chemicals. |
Chemistry World
February 21, 2013 |
A biomass bonanza Companies have put biofuels on the back burner to aim for higher margin chemicals |
Chemistry World
April 2009 |
The biofuel future The chemistry to convert waste into fuels is now being tested at pilot plants around the world. We may have the science, but are governments and industry ready, asks Emma Davies |
Wired
September 24, 2007
Evan Ratliff |
One Molecule Could Cure Our Addiction to Oil Scientists have long known how to turn trees into ethanol, but doing it profitably is another matter. |
Technology Research News
June 15, 2005
Kimberly Patch |
Process Ups Biodiesel Efficiency Researchers have shown that it is possible to convert biomass materials like corn into fuel that could be used in diesel engines in a way that automatically separates the fuel from water. |
Geotimes
March 2007
Rick Zalesky |
Integrating Biofuels into the Fuel Supply Biofuels are but one part of a larger story -- the transition to a broader portfolio of efficient, environmentally favorable fuels, both petroleum- and biomass-based, that will supply tomorrow's vehicles. |
Popular Mechanics
April 22, 2008
Chris Ladd |
Trees in Your Tank? The Future of Green Gasoline: Earth Day Extra Researchers recently published a new method of refining hydrocarbons from cellulose, paving the way to turn wood scraps into gasoline |
Chemistry World
November 7, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
Biodiesel from forest fungus US researchers have discovered a species of fungus that can convert cellulose directly into diesel - potentially opening a new route to biofuels. |
Wired
September 24, 2007
Evan Ratliff |
The Formula: From Grass to Gas The process behind converting raw plants to ethanol. |
Technology Research News
February 25, 2004
Kimberly Patch |
Ethanol yields hydrogen Researchers have devised a way to extract hydrogen directly from ethanol, which would make for a renewable energy cycle. Ethanol is produced by converting biomass like cornstarch to sugar, then fermenting it. |
Chemistry World
September 26, 2008
Hayley Birch |
Cheap catalyst turns cellulose to antifreeze A new catalyst that converts cellulose into high yields of ethylene glycol could help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels in making plastics, say US-based scientists. |
Chemistry World
December 21, 2010
James Urquhart |
Cellulose catalyst rewrites rules of attraction Chinese researchers have developed a magnetic solid acid catalyst that raises the prospect of efficiently converting biomass cellulose into useful chemicals, such as sugars for biofuel production. |
Chemistry World
October 2011 |
Waste not, want not Will filling your car with biofuel ever be sustainable? Matthew Aylott says that new technology is set to make this dream a reality |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2007
Willie D. Jones |
Termites in Your Tank Could the microbes that bugs use to digest wood be the answer to economic ethanol production? |
Chemistry World
October 23, 2012
Amy Middleton-Gear |
Plant power! To combat our reliance on fossil fuels, US scientists have discovered a new route for turning the carbohydrate cellulose -- the most abundant organic molecule on Earth -- into 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural, a promising precursor molecule to alternative fuels. |
National Defense
January 2011
Grace V. Jean |
Air Force Tells Biofuels Industry to 'Bring It' The Air Force within the next five years wants to be able to go on a shopping spree to snap up several hundred million gallons of alternative fuels produced within U.S. borders. |
BusinessWeek
February 21, 2005
Otis Port |
Not Your Father's Ethanol A new fuel -- "ethanol with a twist" -- could soon be coming to the rescue of motorists fed up with roller-coaster gasoline prices, and it should get a warm welcome from environmentalists and farmers, too. |
Chemistry World
May 2008
Mark Peplow |
Editorial: Reap what you sow The biofuel backlash is in full swing. It's being driven by rising food prices; farming subsidies that look more suspicious by the day; and a general feeling that people have been conned. |
Chemistry World
November 2, 2006
Richard Van Noorden |
How Best to Use Biomass? Researchers have developed an efficient way of turning renewable resources like vegetable oils -- and potentially biomass - into hydrogen-rich gas. The gas could be converted to synthetic fuels and industrial chemicals, or used in fuel cells. |
BusinessWeek
August 14, 2006
Heather Green |
The Great Corn Rush Of 2006 Ethanol profits are drawing in investors, but can the heyday last? |
Popular Mechanics
January 16, 2008
Chuck Tannert |
Ethanol Makes Mini Comeback: Live at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show The sun may be setting on corn-based ethanol as Detroit revs up with cellulosic ethanol concept cars and tech investments. |
Wired
October 2006 |
My Big Biofuels Bet It may surprise you to learn that the most promising solution to our nation's energy crisis begins in the bowels of a waste trough, under the slotted concrete floor of a giant pen that holds 28,000 beef cattle. |
Chemistry World
February 16, 2007
Richard Van Noorden |
Against the Grain Scientists warn that corn-based ethanol can't realistically cut carbon emissions or gasoline usage. This hasn't stopped US ethanol producers happily gobbling up corn, galvanized by high oil prices and generous tax credits. |
Chemistry World
March 24, 2014
Dannielle Whittaker |
Carving out a future for biomass conversion to jet fuel Lignocellulose, a raw material in biomass, can be converted to biofuels and is often considered a long-term alternative to the diminishing supply of fossil fuels. |
Chemistry World
July 28, 2011
Mike Brown |
Tequila for Your Fuel Tank Researchers show that Agave - a plant used to make tequila and fibres for rope - is a handy alternative feedstock to corn or sugarcane in the production of bioethanol fuel. |
BusinessWeek
December 18, 2006
Carey & Aston |
Put A Termite In Your Tank Bio breakthroughs are promising much better ways to make ethanol. |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2013
Vinod Sreeharsha |
Brazil Doubles Down on Biofuel Start-up GraalBio wants to transform sugarcane waste into cellulosic ethanol |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Chris Ladd |
7 Next-Gen Biofuels to Drive Beyond Gasoline Forget food crops. Future fuels will come from more practical feedstocks. Plus, each generation will use fewer resources and pack more energy than the last. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2008
Toby Shute |
Innovation Series: Biofuels The search is on for a cheap, renewable fuel. |
Chemistry World
September 8, 2008
Emma Davies |
Engineering sweetens biofuel prospects A genetically engineered bacterium that produces high yields of ethanol from plant sugars could significantly lower the cost of biofuel production |
Popular Mechanics
June 24, 2008
Chris Ladd |
For Future of Biofuel, Secret of MPG Ooze Lies in Mutant Bacteria Scientists are looking way beyond ethanol to a new generation of power -- one that's designed on a computer, produced by bacteria and acts just like good old gasoline. |
Chemistry World
November 13, 2007
Lewis Brindley |
Hydrogen From Sewage Hits Production Records Scientists have drastically improved the efficiency of bacteria-powered fuel cells that convert biodegradable organic matter into hydrogen gas. They hope their discovery will make it possible to generate hydrogen from sewage, sustainably and on a large scale. |
Chemistry World
September 18, 2008
Simon Hadlington |
Bio-petroleum made from sugars James Dumesic's team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison set out to convert simple sugars into hydrocarbons that could be blended to make vehicle fuels that are identical to the ones we use today. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 63
David Bradley |
Waste Not, Want Not A fungus that can convert waste paper into an antibacterial and super-absorbent material has been discovered by researchers. The discovery could provide a commercially and environmentally viable material for disposable diapers and sanitary wear. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2009
Joe Pappalardo |
Beetle's Stomach Holds Secret to Cheap Biofuel The future of ethanol fuel might be found in the guts of a Chinese beetle. The chemistry of the beetle's stomach help it to break down trees, a skill that may benefit companies that are looking into biomass-to-ethanol plants. |
IndustryWeek
December 1, 2004
Tonya Vinas |
Building For Biofuels Uncertainty in oil prices is just one reason ethanol producers are building more plants in the U.S. |
IEEE Spectrum
July 2008 |
Venture Capital Eyes Biomass Gasification to Make Ethanol Samir Kaul, the Khosla Ventures general partner responsible for the firm's renewable portfolio, talks about the emerging technology of gasifying biomass into ethanol. |
Wired
September 24, 2007
Roberts et al. |
4 Technologies on the Brink Wind energy, geothermal power, solar power, and synthetic fuel are the focus of scientists seeking alternative energy sources. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008 |
Inside the Future of Electric Cars, Hydrogen and Next-Gen Biofuels The market has never looked better for alternative fuels and electric vehicles. |
Fast Company
September 2006
Jennifer Alsever |
A Mushroom in Your Tank? How to save the world and make a fortune? Come up with an alternative to petroleum. Countless companies, backed by billions in investments, are trying. Here's how some of the more esoteric efforts stack up. |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Switchgrass in the Spotlight Successful production of cellulosic ethanol has not yet been achieved on a commercial scale. While the president has set the goal of bringing this technology to market in the next six years, there are no guarantees that it will occur. Investors, take note. |
Chemistry World
October 8, 2014
Emma Stephen |
Sawdust cellulose offers alkane pipeline A new way for converting cellulose into liquid straight-chain alkanes may provide a viable alternative route to chemicals traditionally sourced from crude oil. |
Popular Mechanics
February 11, 2008
Chuck Tannert |
Coskata's $1/Gallon 'Trash-to-Gas' Tech Starts Up Ethanol 2.0: How It Works New startup company says it can make ethanol from almost any carbon-rich source for less than $1 a gallon. |
Technology Research News
April 9, 2003 |
Alcohol powers fuel cell Researchers from St. University have developed a fuel cell that uses enzymes rather than metal and can be recharged by adding a few milliliters of alcohol. Biofuel cells could eventually be used as a replacement for any rechargeable power source, including laptop and PDA batteries. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
New Kid on the Farm: Cellulosic Ethanol The technology may not be ready until 2009, but investors should take note today. |
Geotimes
August 2007
Ari Hartmann |
Energy & Resources Researchers are putting a new useful spin on a mean old trick by suggesting that renewable, clean-burning sugar derivatives might someday help replace liquid fossil fuels such as gasoline. |
IndustryWeek
July 20, 2011
Frank Andorka |
With Ethanol Getting Clipped, What's Next? As the battle over ethanol heats up, the next generation of biofuels waits for its moment in the spotlight. |
