New study determines the effect of catalyst structure on product yields and coking during vapor phase upgrading of biomass pyrolysis products. Converting biomass, an abundant and renewable resource, into liquid transportation fuels has attracted significant attention because of depleting fossil fuel reserves and associated environmental...
Posts Tagged: "Biology"
[NREL] NREL Shows How Cyanobacteria Build Hydrogen-Producing Enzyme
Results will help researchers improve microbial hydrogen production. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated how the cyanobacterium Synechosystis sp. PCC 6803...
[NREL] Novel Combination of Enzyme Systems Could Lower Biofuel Costs
Two biomass degrading enzyme systems that work in very different ways are shown to be more effective at releasing plant sugars when used together. Two...
[NREL] New Cellulase Identification Method Holds Promise for Lower-Cost Biofuels
A new computational approach to genomic data effectively distinguishes cellulases and non-cellulases within the protein family GH48, a key component for degrading lignocellulose for biofuels....
[NREL] NREL Breaks New Ground in Plant Pretreatment for Biofuels
NREL researchers use imaging technologies to broaden knowledge of plant cell wall structures and identify ideal pretreatment of plant material. Scientists at the U.S. Department...
Learn About Biomass
Biomass refers a wide range of biological materials used as sources of energy. While wood products are the most common form of biomass power, a...
Learn About Biofuels
Biofuels are transportation fuels made from organic materials. These fuels are usually blended with petroleum, but they can also be used in their pure form....
What Is The Biofuel?
A biofuel is a fuel that contains energy from geologically recent carbon fixation, such as plants. These fuels are produced from living organisms. Examples of...
What Is The Biomass Energy?
Biomass is biological material derived from living, or recently living organisms. It most often refers to plants or plant-based materials which are specifically called lignocellulosic...