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Work Aims To Re-Engineer Algae For Biodiesel Production West Lafayette IN (SPX) Apr 20, 2010 A Purdue University researcher will lead a portion of a federally funded effort based at Iowa State University aimed at creating genetically engineered algae for environmentally friendly biodiesel production. Currently, hydrocarbon fuels such as diesel and gasoline require complex chemical processing to be manufactured and are made primarily from non-renewable fossil fuels, which are being depleted, whereas the single-cell algae use photosynthesis and are renewable resources, said John Morgan, an ... read more |
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The Center Of The Automotive Universe Is Going To Change Westlake Village CA (SPX) Mar 29, 2010 The auto industry has undergone a major transformation during the past two years. More automakers are trying to become global at a time when some of the largest countries are struggling with their economy and worldwide new-vehicle sales are down. In addition, some of the largest automakers are facing financial and quality challenges. Where is the global auto industry headed? John Humphrey, ... more Qteros And UMass Amherst Announce Issuance Of Q Microbe US Patent Marlborough MA (SPX) Mar 29, 2010 Qteros, Inc., and the University of Massachusetts Amherst has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 7,682,811 titled "Systems and Methods for Producing Biofuels and Related Materials" describing the novel creation of products, including biofuels, through the fermentation of biomass by a unique, naturally-occurring anaerobic microorganism. The patent ... more Shell, Virent launch biofuel plant Milwaukee (UPI) Mar 26, 2009 Shell and Virent Energy Systems Inc. have launched production at the world's first bio gasoline demonstration plant. Located at Virent's facility in Madison, Wis., the plant is capable of producing 10,000 gallons of gasoline per year, the firms said in a news release. "Moving from lab-scale to a demonstration production plant is an important milestone for biogasoline,'' said Luis ... more |
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Biofuels Summit To Explore Latest News On Biofuels Industry US firm queries Indonesian palm oil supplier Instant online solar energy quotes Solar Energy Solutions from ABC Solar |
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Energy Composites Enters Biogas Industry Wisconsin Rapids WI (SPX) Mar 25, 2010 Energy Composites has completed fabrication and testing of its first hydrogen sulfide scrubber vessel for use in desulfurization of biogas. The 54,000 gallon scrubber tank, manufactured for BioGasclean, A/S, the Danish leader in biogas technology, represents ECC's entry into this important and rapidly-growing segment of the cleantech industry. "We value our evolving relationship with BioGasclean," noted Sam Fairchild, Energy Composites' CEO. "We want to help drive their success in the North Americ ... read more |
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