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June 14, 2011
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First wood-digesting enzyme found in bacteria could boost biofuel production
Warwick, UK (SPX) Jun 13, 2011
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-led Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology (IBTI) Club have identified an enzyme in bacteria which could be used to make biofuel production more efficient. The research is published in the 14 June issue of the American Chemical Society journal Biochemistry. This research, carried out by teams at the Universities of Warwick and British Columbia, could make sustainable sources of biofuels, such as woody ... read more

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Winston Wong Bio-Inspired Ice Vehicle Premiered at NCKU
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Shell and Cosan fuelling a lower-carbon future with biofuels
Shell and Cosan have launched a multi-billion dollar joint venture that will become a leading producer of the low-carbon biofuel, ethanol made from sugar cane. Named Raizen, this major retail and co ... more
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New Global Website Presents Low-Carbon Solutions from Sugarcane
Global energy needs are expected to double in the next three decades, pushing carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming higher by as much as 90%. These alarming figures press ... more
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Viable Pathway to Develop Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Industry
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Mission Expected to Benefit from Official Launch of Malaysian Biodiesel Mandate
Mission NewEnergy is pleased to announce that the Malaysian government has officially launched the much-awaited B5 PALM OIL BIODIESEL blending mandate. "Mission has the largest biodiesel capac ... more
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No significant difference in car fuel consumption between E10 and E5 petrol grades
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Joint Venture Secures Financing for Renewable Diesel Facility
Darling International has announced that Diamond Green Diesel, its previously announced joint venture project with Valero Energy Corporation, has secured financing for the planned construction of it ... more
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Volvo Penta's Plant in Vara is Carbon Neutral
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Retrofit Begins on World's First Commercial-Scale Biobased Isobutonal Plant
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European Commission Funds Global Project to Produce Bioproducts From Algae
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UPS Begins Using Renewable Biodiesel at Major US Hub
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Algae-Based Biofuels Represent a Trillion Dollar Potential Market Opportunity
Among next generation renewable fuel alternatives, algae stands out as one of the most promising and scalable options with the potential to supply key fuel and co-product markets. Strong demand from ... more
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Endicott Biofuels and Holly Partner on Biorefinery
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Omnitek Engineering Ramps Up Diesel to Biogas Engine Conversions in the Philippines
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Secreting bacteria with auto-recovery eliminates cost barriers to biofuel production
A Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University research team has developed a process that removes a key obstacle to producing low-cost, renewable biofuels from bacteria. The team has reprogrammed ... more
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Aviation biofuels for Australia?
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Iowa engineer scales up process that could improve economics of ethanol production
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Wildlife in trouble from oil palm plantations
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Same fungus just different strains
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Eucalyptus tree genome deciphered
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Counteracting Biofuel Toxicity in Microbes
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