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Biomass could yield chemical bonanzaAmes, Iowa (UPI) Sep 7, 2010 U.S. researchers say they've produced high-value chemicals from biomass rather than traditional petroleum sources. Scientists at Iowa State University looking to produce sugar derivatives from cellulose and other forms of biomass were surprised when their process yielded significant amounts of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, a university release said. "It was a real surprise," chemistry Professor Walter Trahanovsky said. "These products were unexpected, so we never looked for them. ... read more |
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Berkeley CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2010When it comes to selecting the right plant source for future cellulosic biofuel production, the solution won't be one-size-fits-all, and it certainly doesn't have to involve food and feed crops. In a "Perspective" article in the Journal Science, researchers from the Energy Biosciences Institute suggest that a diversity of plant species, adaptable to the climate and soil conditions of speci ... more 
New Providence NJ (SPX) Aug 13, 2010Linde North America has begun production at one of its newest plants, which makes carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol in Fulton, New York. Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company. The new 600 ton-per-day CO2 plant is located at the Sunoco ethanol plant, housed in a former brewery in the Riverview Business Park, some 25 miles north of ... more 
Ames IA (SPX) Aug 12, 2010By planting switchgrass and using certain agronomic practices, farmers can significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen and nitrates that leach into the soil, according to Iowa State University research. Matt Helmers, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, and Antonio Mallarino, professor of agronomy, have been studying the amount of nitrates that pass through soil ... more |
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SG Biofuels To Expand Jatropha Research And Development CenterSan Diego CA (SPX) Aug 10, 2010 SG Biofuels has announced plans to establish the world's most advanced Jatropha research and development center located in San Diego, Calif. The center will include a 42,000 square-foot greenhouse featuring the largest and most diverse collection of Jatropha genetic material, world class laboratory facilities and an expanded team of molecular biologists focused on developing Jatropha as a low-cost, sustainable source of oil. The greenhouse space will help accommodate the company's expanding ... read more |
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