By feeding algae more carbon, scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory increased the microbes’ overall…
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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.
A joint team of scientists have identified and determined how a tropical rainforest microbe is…
As advancements in biofuels continue, researchers from the Berkeley Lab are looking into new ways…
In an effort to create an alternative way to produce aviation fuels, NASA is exploring…
By introducing the dynamic sensor-regulator system into a strain of E. coli bacteria engineered at…
Technology developed by Bio Architecture Lab, primarily an engineered microbe that can metabolize alginate, may make…