Mini-refineries using electrochemical reactions could convert waste biomass into clean fuels locally, offering a scalable,…
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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.
Biocrude Passes the 2,000-Hour Catalyst Stability Test A large-scale demonstration converting biocrude to renewable diesel…
Combined Blue and Red Illumination Enhances Growth, Biosynthesis of D. salina Microalgae As ethanol, biodiesel,…
Scientists turned spent grain into protein-rich food ingredients and industrial chemicals, offering a sustainable solution…
Genome-Edited Algae May Power the Future of Sustainable Biofuel A single-celled alga undergoes genome surgery…
Microbes found in the goat gut microbiome could help humans convert plant material into valuable,…
From biofuels and other commodity chemicals to methane production, genomic study peers into the mysteries…
Chemists, engineers create a key component of bioenergy production in the lab. Scientists have figured…
Development of a microorganism that doubles the yield of biodiesel precursor production using genetic scissors…
New ultra-efficient catalyst can recycle old cooking oil into biodiesel and turn food scraps into…
Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid…
Rutgers-led team develops innovative process to rapidly dissolve plant fibers to make it easier to…
Texas has a long history of growing cotton. It’s a resilient crop, able to withstand…
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory and partner institutions provided today the first published report…
A chance to switch to renewable sources for heating, electricity, and fuel, while also providing…
Natural bacterium isolated from mushroom crop residue converts plant-based material to butanol directly. A team…
An international team of researchers, including scientists from the University of York, has discovered a…
By modifying the metabolic pathways of yeast, chemical engineers from MIT are able to convert…