The natural protein, known as CelOCE, was developed at the Brazilian Center for Research in…
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Biofuel is a type of energy derived from biological materials, such as plants, algae, or animal waste, rather than fossil fuels. It is considered a renewable resource because its sources can be replenished more quickly than traditional fossil fuels. Biofuels are commonly categorized into three types: first-generation biofuels made from food crops like corn and sugarcane; second-generation biofuels produced from non-food plant materials such as switchgrass, wood chips, and agricultural residues; and third-generation biofuels derived from algae and other microbial sources. Biofuels are used primarily in transportation, for example, ethanol (a type of alcohol made from corn or sugarcane) is often blended with gasoline to power vehicles, while biodiesel (produced from vegetable oils and animal fats) can replace or be mixed with diesel. The use of biofuels is promoted to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and boost energy security. However, the production and use of biofuels also raise concerns related to land use, food prices, and overall environmental impact.
Duckweed might be the world’s most underestimated plant. Thriving in water and rich in potential,…
An unusual mode of energy metabolism discovered in a newly identified microbe provides fresh insights…
Scientists have increased oil production in Camelina sativa by 21.4% by gene-editing the TT8 gene,…
Antioxidants sourced from natural origins enhance the growth of a yeast strain in the presence…
Unveiling sugarcane’s genome, scientists set the stage for innovative breeding and renewable carbon sourcing, heralding…
Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops…
In the process of converting plants into fuel, the initial phase — decomposing the plant…
MIT researchers are converting the plant material lignin into hydrocarbon molecules that could help make…
Applying a small voltage to the walls of algae-growing tanks can prevent cloudy buildup and…
The discovery of ultrasmall microalgae in a home aquarium could have multiple useful applications. Researchers…
Research demonstrates a pathway to sustainably produce biojet fuel domestically and meet the country’s growing…
A collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Washington…
Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies – a vital alternative…
Researchers have developed a potential alternative jet fuel from bacteria-produced carbon molecules, offering a sustainable…
Brazilian researchers discovered, characterized, and validated the functions of two novel enzyme families with biotechnological…
Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from…
Researchers have developed a new method to convert biomass into hydrogen and biochar using flash…