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Chemistry World April 16, 2013 Amy Middleton-Gear |
Sieving silica sieves from biomass ash A team, led by Duncan Maquarrie at the University of York, developed an efficient route for extracting the silicates by forming alkali silicate solutions. 'We have to become more sustainable and re-evaluate what we currently call waste,' says Maquarrie. |
Chemistry World March 6, 2014 Jose Lopez-Sanchez |
The future of feedstocks Can we replace fossil fuel-derived feedstocks with sustainable bio-based alternatives? |
Chemistry World April 30, 2013 Anthony King |
Lean green microbe machines For its proponents, algae hold the promise of a green and clean source of fuel, food and even drugs. What is the evidence? |
Chemistry World December 3, 2012 Maria Burke |
Push for renewables may have unforeseen consequences On a global scale, lots of studies indicate fully integrated planning of resources should be synchronized across sectors and countries, says Antony Froggatt, senior research fellow at Chatham House, but it is hard to put into practice. |
Chemistry World June 13, 2013 Jeanne Therese Andres |
Bacterium breaks down grass for biofuel US scientists have discovered the first microorganism that anaerobically degrades plant biomass to release sugars for biofuel feedstocks. |
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. |
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. |
Chemistry World November 18, 2008 Matt Wilkinson |
The promise of algae As the hype surrounding corn-derived ethanol fades, interest in liquid fuels harvested from an alternative biological source - algae - is rapidly increasing. Several companies' efforts are detailed. |
Chemistry World January 22, 2014 Anna Simpson |
Magdalena Titirici: Biowaste conversion Research in the Titirici group involves trying to create porous carbon materials from renewable resources such as lignin, cellulose and chitin, as well municipal and agricultural wastes. |
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. |
Outside May 2008 Elizabeth Hightower |
The Slime Solution Ethanol is so 2007. The future of biofuels is all about chocolate, chicken litter, and, yes, algae. |