Biofuel News - Bio Fuel Science and Technology - Bio Fuel Business and Industry - Bio Fuel and the Environment http://www.biofueldaily.com/index.html Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT en-us Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts - with customers ranging from shipping giant Maersk to toymaker Lego and pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. Sitting next to northern Europe's biggest solar panel field and a large transformer station in the Danish countryside, the site will produce e-methanol, a syntheti]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Researchers in China have developed a novel method to enhance biogas production from alfalfa by incorporating fruit waste and anaerobic microbes, according to a new study published in mSphere. The approach leverages the co-fermentation of alfalfa with fruit waste and Lactobacillus acidophilus, leading to increased methane yield and improved nutrient content in the remaining biomass. Alfalf]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT A research team led by Caroline Ajo-Franklin at Rice University has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by releasing electricity, a process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead of relying on oxygen. Published in Cell, the study unveils a long-mysterious biological strategy that could drive innovation in clean energy and industrial biotech. The team identified how these]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Biomass remains the European Union's primary renewable energy source, yet it often receives less attention than solar or wind in energy transition strategies. New findings from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden stress the indispensable role biomass plays in meeting climate objectives. The research team demonstrated that omitting biomass from the European energy mix could inflate transi]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT A research team at the University of Tennessee is exploring a bold idea: transforming leftover wood waste into a material with the strength of steel. Led by Art Ragauskas, UT-ORNL governor's chair for biorefining and interim head of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the initiative aims to repurpose discarded wood for advanced structural applications. Backed by a $2 million award from ]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT In a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi's small workshop hums as a large machine turns olive waste into a valuable energy source in a country heavily reliant on imported fuel. Holding a handful of compacted olive residue - a thick paste left over from oil extraction - Khelifi said: "This is what we need today. How can we turn something worthless into wealth?" For generation]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Major European airlines on Thursday urged the European Union to reconsider green targets for the sector unless production of renewable fuels picks up and costs can be brought down. Under ambitious plans to tackle climate change, the EU will require airlines to gradually increase the amount of so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) they use to power planes. But airlines complain SAF is]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT The challenge of storing renewable energy efficiently remains a crucial factor in advancing sustainable power solutions. Since renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are inherently variable, effective storage systems are necessary to balance supply with demand. "In the field of renewable energies, we cannot control the wind, heat, light, etc., that nature offers us.]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has designed a solar-powered reactor that directly captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transforms it into sustainable fuel. This innovation, powered solely by sunlight, could be a game-changer for the transportation and chemical industries, offering an alternative to fossil fuels while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas levels.]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT New research underscores the immense potential of microalgae in combating climate change while emphasizing the need for targeted bioprospecting efforts to fully leverage their benefits. A recent study highlights how microalgae can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and drive sustainable industry development. However, researchers stress that strategic and systematic exploration of these mic]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT A typical road is made of rocks and sand held together by petroleum to create the smooth surfaces we drive on every day. But some of these materials come at a cost: during the production and installation of asphalt, harmful emissions are released, posing health risks to workers and communities. Now, researchers led by Xianming Shi, chair of the civil and architectural engineering departmen]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Plastic pollution is a pervasive problem, with petrol-based plastics found in various everyday products, from packaging to clothing. These plastics, once discarded, break down into microplastics that pose severe threats to both ecosystems and human health. Biodegradable plastics offer a potential solution, yet their production is minimal in comparison to the overwhelming quantities of petrol-bas]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Phosphorus, a vital raw material, is in dire need of more efficient recycling methods. The increasing demand for environmentally sustainable production techniques for organic phosphorus compounds highlights the significance of recent research into green chemistry approaches. A new review article delves into the potential role green chemistry could play in the production and use of multifunctiona]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Turning environmental waste into useful chemical resources could solve many of the inevitable challenges of our growing amounts of discarded plastics, paper and food waste, according to new research. In a significant breakthrough, researchers from The Ohio State University have developed a technology to transform materials like plastics and agricultural waste into syngas, a substance most ]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT Ammonia is the most widely produced chemical in the world today, used primarily as a source for nitrogen fertilizer. Its production is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions - the highest in the whole chemical industry. Now, a team of researchers at MIT has developed an innovative way of making ammonia without the usual fossil-fuel-powered chemical plants that require high heat an]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:49:30 GMT