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South Dakota State University Receives Grant for Biochar Research

It may be feasible for the rural landscapes to sport pyrolysis plants in place of grain fields and oil processing centers to generate bio crude oil from the bio crops such as switchgrass brought in by the farmers.

27 Jul 2011

Research and Markets Releases Report on Biomass Power in Germany

Research and Markets, has declared the inclusion of a new report titled, "Biomass Power in Germany, Market Outlook to 2020, 2011 Update - Capacity, Generation, Power Plants, Regulations and Company Profiles," in its range of report offerings.

25 Jul 2011

Biotechnology Industry Organization Looks Forward for Improved Investment Opportunities for Advanced Biofuels

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has recently sent thanking letters to senators John Thune, Amy Klobuchar and Dianne Feinstein for their supportive action in the withdrawal of the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and their steady policies on advanced biofuels.

18 Jul 2011

New Catalysts Enable Continuous Production of Biodiesel

The journal, Energy & Environmental Science, has recently published a research report announcing the development of a new catalyst that makes continuous manufacture of biodiesel feasible.

13 Jul 2011

Researcher Finds Ways to Improve Biodiesel Production

Acetals play an important role in the growth of biofuel production. While performing their role as additives in improving the cetane index of biodiesel to facilitate quicker ignition, they also assist in improving its oxidation stability and bring down emissions of nitrogen oxides.

7 Jul 2011

ASTM International Approves New Fuel Standards for Bioderived-Synthetic Fuels

ASTM International, a standards development and delivery systems company, has announced the standards for mixing bio-derived synthetic blending fuels with the traditional jet fuel.

4 Jul 2011

Pacific Pride Joins Quality Petroleum in Opening Green Fuel Facility in Tarrant, AL

Pacific Pride Services, an auxiliary of Wright Express, declared that in association with Quality Petroleum of Alabama, it will be opening the first Commercial Fuel Center to supply biodiesel to fuel commercial fleets in Tarrant, AL.

30 Jun 2011

Dominion Virginia Power Requests State Approval to Make Changes for Biomass Use

Dominion Virginia Power, an auxiliary of Dominion, has submitted a proposal to Virginia State Corporation Commission to approve the conversion of its coal utilizing Virginia electricity-generating power stations to use biomass, a clean energy source.

30 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop Computer Models of Cyanobacterial Genes for Harvesting Solar Energy

A recent study undertaken by researchers from Purdue University, Washington University in St. Louis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and published in the journal, Molecular BioSystems will improve the efforts in generating biofuel and other green energy sources from cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

28 Jun 2011

Researcher from University of Amsterdam Develops Flexible Membrane

A new membrane developed by University of Amsterdam placed researcher, Hessel Castricum, proved to be versatile in segregating gas and liquid mixtures energy efficiently.

27 Jun 2011