Biofuels and biomass – Page 2

Research
Ring-locking holds the key to levoglucosan production

2016-08-31T12:18:00Z

Functionalising sugars could help to unlock the potential of biomass in chemical synthesis
Research
Nitrogen fertiliser can minimise biofuel benefits

2016-06-09T00:00:00Z

Using nitrogen fertiliser on switchgrass boosts nitrous oxide emissions and negates biofuel climate advantage
Research
Mixed outlook for ethanol–petrol blends

2016-04-28T00:00:00Z

London study says incorporating biofuels into petrol supplies could increase acetaldehyde levels in the air
Research
Sprucing up biofuel with renewable antioxidants

2016-02-05T00:00:00Z

Coniferous bio-oil found to be an effective biodiesel stabiliser
Research
Harvesting hydrogen from tough biomass

2016-01-26T00:00:00Z

Electrolytic device unlocks energy in lignin and cellulose
Research
Ethanol to butanol conversion shows sustainable potential

2016-01-13T00:00:00Z

Borrowed hydrogen chemistry drives reaction to obtain useful fuel from biomass
Research
Glycerol-free strategy sweetens biodiesel synthesis

2015-12-18T00:00:00Z

Catalytic process that turns plant oils into biofuel dodges annoying byproduct
News
US biotech industry attacks delays on renewable fuels

2015-12-04T00:00:00Z

Slow passage of just released renewable fuel standards cost biofuel sector $13.7 billion, biotechnology industry claims
Research
Eucalyptus bears both catalyst and biofuel

2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

Reaction residue regenerated into heterogeneous catalyst for hydrolysis process
Research
New reaction offers sustainable route to biodiesel

2015-09-14T00:00:00Z

Unexpected discovery enables simple conversion of waste glycerol into methanol, closing the sustainability loop for biodiesel
Research
Waste not, want not?

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Exclusive interview with Karen Wilson, research director at the European Bioenergy Research Institute
Research
From chip fat to biofuel

2015-07-06T00:00:00Z

Solvent-free synthesis converts fatty acids into diesel replacement
Research
Water-efficient crops offer solution to food versus fuel debate

2015-06-29T00:00:00Z

A previously overlooked group of plants could be important for producing sustainable bioenergy
Research
Biodiesel byproduct rejuvenated into plastic feedstock

2014-12-19T00:00:00Z

Cascade process generates lactic acid from waste glycerol
Research
Driving towards success with biomass-derived petrol

2014-11-10T00:00:00Z

Renewable feedstock converted into high octane gasoline
Research
Poplar biofuel has potential to offer substantial environmental savings

2014-09-11T00:00:00Z

New study seeks to alleviate controversies regarding the global adoption of bioethanol
Research
First ionic liquid made from plant waste

2014-08-27T00:00:00Z

Closed loop recycling could see ionic liquids made from biofuel by-products used to make more biofuel
Research
Redirecting electrons boosts algal hydrogen generation

2014-08-21T00:00:00Z

Scientists manipulate microbial fuel production process with protein structure tweaks
Review
Biodiesel: production and properties

2013-06-19T00:00:00Z

Future fuel
News
Biofuels are expensive and unsustainable, report says

2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

UK think tank Chatham House criticises EU fuel policy