Tag: Illinois

Study shows how low carbon biofuels could revolutionize ag sector’s role in climate mitigation

Study shows how low carbon biofuels could revolutionize ag sector’s role in climate mitigation

August 27, 2025 |

In Illinois, as global carbon emissions continue to hit all-time highs, strategies for achieving net-zero emissions have only become more important. Specifically, bioenergy has an important role in displacing fossil fuels and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Therefore, a team of economists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of California-Berkeley […]

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OCOchem teams with ADM to demo Carbon FluX Electrolyzer technology

OCOchem teams with ADM to demo Carbon FluX Electrolyzer technology

August 26, 2025 |

In Illinois, OCOchem announced production partnership agreement with ADM to build a groundbreaking field demonstration plant using OCOchem’s Carbon FluX Electrolyzer technology. The plant will be co-located within ADM’s corn processing complex in Decatur, Illinois. It will convert biogenic CO2 from ADM’s ethanol production stream to formate molecules, which can be used in a wide […]

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ADM and OCOchem plan  CO₂ conversion plant in Illinois

ADM and OCOchem plan  CO₂ conversion plant in Illinois

August 18, 2025 |

In Illinois, CO2 electrolysis and conversion firm OCOchem has partnered with agribusiness giant ADM to build a field demonstration plant using OCOchem’s Carbon FluX Electrolyzer technology. The plant will be co-located within ADM’s corn processing complex in Decatur, Illinois and will convert biogenic CO2 from ADM’s ethanol production stream to formate molecules, which can be […]

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CABBI researchers develop cleaner way to make organic acids

CABBI researchers develop cleaner way to make organic acids

August 14, 2025 |

In Illinois, building on their success developing a cleaner way to make valuable organic acids, researchers from the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have pushed one product closer to commercialization with a major upgrade in yield. A CABBI team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Princeton University re-engineered the metabolism of […]

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Researchers determin policies required to promot low carbon fuels that will support ag

Researchers determin policies required to promot low carbon fuels that will support ag

August 14, 2025 |

In Illinois, a team of agricultural economists, environmental scientists and policy experts envisions a path toward a carbon-neutral agricultural future by expanding the reach of policies designed to promote low-carbon biofuels for transportation and aviation. In a new paper in the journal Science, the researchers propose policies that would reward farmers for adopting “climate-smart” practices […]

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Sustainable sinus relief: Aptar unveils decongestant nasal pump made of biobased materials

Sustainable sinus relief: Aptar unveils decongestant nasal pump made of biobased materials

August 4, 2025 |

In Illinois, Aptar Pharma has released a partially biobased nasal spray pump for its Haleon Otrivin® brand. Dubbed Freepod®, the pump for the xylometazoline nasal decongestant is made of 52% ISCC Plus certified biobased feedstock. The biobased resins are made from renewable feedstocks such as bio-waste and residual oils. Together, the pump and bottle components […]

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Radco Industries teams with West Biofuels with synthetic heat transfer fluid integration

Radco Industries teams with West Biofuels with synthetic heat transfer fluid integration

July 30, 2025 |

In Illinois, Radco Industries announced a strategic partnership with West Biofuels where, as part of this collaboration, Radco’s XCELTHERM® line of synthetic heat transfer fluids will be integrated into West Biofuels’ cutting-edge biomass conversion systems to improve operational efficiency and thermal stability. West Biofuels, known for its innovative approach to converting woody and herbaceous biomass […]

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UofI researchers examine CI of hypotethical SAF from miscanthus for ATJ

UofI researchers examine CI of hypotethical SAF from miscanthus for ATJ

July 23, 2025 |

In Illinois, low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable Resource Management by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne examines a hypothetical […]

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UofI Urbana-Champaign researchers produce valueable chemicals with light-driven enzymatic reactions

UofI Urbana-Champaign researchers produce valueable chemicals with light-driven enzymatic reactions

June 30, 2025 |

In Illinois, a research lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has achieved another milestone using light-driven enzymatic reactions to convert simple biological building blocks into valuable chemicals. The researchers, part of the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI), developed a clean, efficient way to make complex chemicals called chiral ketones through photocatalysis […]

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LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy sign MOU to boost SAF deployment and offtake

LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy sign MOU to boost SAF deployment and offtake

June 3, 2025 |

In Illinois, LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. The two companies will partner to enable greater access to SAF through new pricing and offtake structures that balance the needs of both SAF producers and buyers. The […]

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