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• Biomass for biofuels, biochemicals will more than triple to 3.7 billion tons in 2030

  Driven by aggressive biofuel mandates, rapid growth will cause great strain on biomass by 2030, according to Lux Research. Using today’s technologies, an area the size of Russia would need to be cultivated to replace all of petroleum use for chemicals and fuels – feedstock innovation will be needed more

• Qatar University Reveals Qatar Biofuel Project

  Qatar University (QU)has revealed research into the development of sustainable biofuels, as the Gulf state hosts the UN climate change conference COP18. The state-backed QR45.5million biofuel project is the only one of its kind in the region. Now, the team has publicly detailed its latest progress f more

• Highly efficient production of advanced biofuel by metabolically engineered microorganism

  Fuels including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel are derived from fossil oil thorough the petroleum refinery processes. Increased concerns over environmental problems and limited fossil resources drive scientists and researchers to turn their attention to developing fossil-free, bio-based processes fo more

White papers Biofuels

• "Green Chemstry" in the Laboratory
  

  The term "green chemistry" is commonly used to describe chemical procedures which meet specific requirements with regards to the conservation of resources and protection of the environment. The objective is to avoid undesired by-products by selecting adequate reaction procedures and media. A typical example is the production of bio fuel which has become an ecologically friendly alternative for many drivers. more

Publications Biofuels

• Direct conversion of Spirulina to ethanol without pretreatment or enzymatic hydrolysis processes

  Oxygenic photosynthetic microorganisms such as cyanobacteria and microalgae have attracted attention as feedstocks for next-generation biofuels. To date, however, there have been no reports on efficient bioethanol production from cyanobacterial glycogen by yeast fermentation. Additionally, multiple more

• New Biotechnology Paradigm: Cell-Free Biosystems for Biomanufacturing

  Cost-efficient production of sustainably-derived biochemicals and biofuels is a critical goal of modern biotechnology. The current predominant biotransformation method is mainly based on microbial fermentation, but this system suffers from a mismatch of engineering and cellular objectives, appropria more

• Recent developments in metathesis of unsaturated fatty acids

  Abstract Spurred by improvements in catalysts as well as new experimental designs, lipid researchers have attained some impressive new outcomes by applying olefin metathesis to fatty acid substrates. Monomers for polyamides, environmentally‐responsive coatings, and blends of biofuels are among t more

Market studies Biofuels

• Poland Agribusiness Report Q4 2012

  We have revised down our forecast for Polish wheat and barley output in 2012/13 as droughts during plantings have affected production more than expected. We have also revised down our pork production forecast for 2013, as this livestock sector has been particularly hurt by high feed prices and low d more

• Viromet S.A. (VIRY) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  Viromet S.A. (Viromet) is one of the leading chemical companies in Romania. The company offers a range of products which include methanol, formaldehyde and derivates, synthetic resins, including urea-, phenol- and melamine-formaldehyde, hardeners, liquid ammonia, and biofuels. It also offers sanitar more

• Tata Chemicals Limited - Financial Analysis Review

  Tata Chemicals Limited - Financial Analysis Review Summary Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) is a company based in India that produces chemicals, crop nutrition and consumer products. The company also offers bio fuels; fresh fruit products; and fresh vegetable products. TCL along with its subsidiaries more

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