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First Jatropha Genome Completed La Jolla CA (SPX) May 22, 2009 ![]() PerkinElmer Expands Its EcoAnalytix Biofuels Solutions Portfolio ![]() PerkinElmer has announced a major expansion of its EcoAnalytix biofuels analytical solutions portfolio. The Company has expanded its biodiesel and bioethanol portfolio to include nine analyzers and systems, crossing six technologies: ICP-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), infrared (IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and liquid ... more
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Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano ![]()
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Plastic That Grows On Trees![]() Some researchers hope to turn plants into a renewable, nonpolluting replacement for crude oil. To achieve this, scientists have to learn how to convert plant biomass into a building block for plastics and fuels cheaply and efficiently. In new research, chemists have successfully converted cellulose - the most common plant carbohydrate - directly into the building block called HMF in one st ... more Queen's Scientists Discover Eco-Friendly Wood Dissolution ![]() Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new eco-friendly way of dissolving wood using ionic liquids that may help its transformation into popular products such as bio fuels, textiles, clothes and paper. Dr Hector Rodr�guez and Professor Robin Rogers from the University's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering worked along with The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa ... more Switchgrass Benefits Are Greatly Underestimated ![]() Energy crop company Ceres has announced that switchgrass can produce substantially more biomass than previously reported and that average yields often used by academics and policymakers to forecast bioenergy economics and environmental benefits may, in fact, be far too conservative. The company reported that yield results from its nation-wide network of field trials showed that average bio ... more The US Leads Global Ethanol Consumption ![]() Global demand for ethanol is predicted to increase annually by 9.3% over next 5 years. The United States is the largest consumer using 50% of the world's supply, largely due to mandated production levels specified by legislation. SRIC Consulting (SRIC) has published its 2009 Ethanol report, which studies the most recent market and regulatory developments to clarify the position and directi ... more |
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Sugarcane Ethanol Industry Eager To Implement US Renewable Fuel Standard![]() The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) has welcomed the White House's announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will finally publish proposed rules to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). UNICA confirmed that it would submit formal, detailed comments to the EPA in coming weeks. UNICA President and CEO Marcos Jank said from Brazil that his organizatio ... more Rentech Announces Plant To Produce Renewable Synthetic Diesel ![]() Rentech has announced a plan to build a plant in Rialto, California for the production of ultra-clean synthetic fuels and electric power from renewable waste biomass feedstocks. The Rialto Renewable Energy Center (Rialto Project) is designed to produce approximately 600 barrels per day of pure renewable synthetic fuels and export approximately 35 megawatts of renewable electric power that ... more Innovation Fuels Begins Selling Biodiesel To Customers In Milwaukee ![]() Innovation Fuels has announced it has begun selling biodiesel to customers from its Midwestern renewable fuels hub / Port of Milwaukee terminal located on Lake Michigan. The 312,000 barrel (45,000 metric tons) capacity terminal located on ten (10) acres is the first in the country that is totally dedicated for the sale and distribution of renewable fuels. Originally built as Shell Oil ... more BIO Calls For Examination Of Regulatory Impact Of New Provisions ![]() Regulatory rules on land use change issued for the Renewable Fuel Standard could set a precedent for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under future U.S. legislation and international treaties. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanked Tim Holden (D-Pa.), Chairman of the U.S. House Agricultural Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research for holding a timely ... more |
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