In Arizona, KTAR News reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is selecting the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) to receive $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors. The report noted that the award is part of an […]
In Japan, melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a recent study, researchers from Japan investigated the chemical decomposition of melanin derived from cuttlefish ink and showcased its application in the synthesis of biopolymer […]
In Iowa, strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row crops, including soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. But converting portions of farmland back to prairie has to make financial sense for farmers, which is why a research team led by […]
In Canada, Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. has been awarded a contract by the University of Minnesota (UMN) for its latest generation electrolysis technology to be installed at the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). The WCROC project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA-E) as well as […]
In Brazil, Agencia FAPESP says novel genetically modified strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae developed in Brazil has shown the potential, under conditions similar to those prevailing in industry, to increase production of second-generation ethanol by up to 60% without the need to increase sugarcane acreage. According to an article published in Scientific Reports, the […]
In Israel, JNS reported that an innovative development by a team of researchers at Tel Aviv University allows for the conversion of the wet raw waste thrown in the trash into liquid and solid biofuels without the need to dry the waste. The researchers assess that fuels produced from organic waste can meet about a […]
In Canada, Tidewater Renewables announced a record average daily throughput of 2,925 barrels per day at its Renewable Diesel & Renewable Hydrogen Complex during Q2 2024, operating at an impressive 98% utilization rate. This robust performance contributed to a net income of $4.9 million for the quarter, up from $2.7 million in Q2 2023. These […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reports Brazil’s agave plants, currently underutilized with only 4% used in sisal fiber production, are set to transform into a biofuel boon, as a new initiative leverages 95% of the residual biomass for ethanol production. The Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development and the government of Bahia have launched the Replanta Agave […]
In Brazil, Acidade On reports scientists have identified a specific protozoan in capybara feces that could significantly enhance the production of second-generation ethanol. This protozoan, known as Muniziella cunhai, possesses unique enzymes that excel at breaking down biomass such as sugarcane bagasse, a byproduct of conventional ethanol production. The research, a collaboration between the State […]
In India, Business Standard reports Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged sugar mills to diversify their ethanol production sources, moving beyond the traditional reliance on sugarcane. Speaking at an event organized by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), Shah called on sugar mills to adopt a forward-looking approach, exploring alternative feedstocks like […]
