Alligator Fat Turned Into Precious and Cheap Biodiesel in Louisiana
A team of researchers from the Lafayette campus of the University of Louisiana have not only gotten used to the idea of putting plant...
Algae-Based Biofuels Not "Silver Bullet," Study Says
The process of switching from petroleum is not all milk and honey, a recent scientific report says. The researchers, Andres F. Clarens and Lisa...
Agave Ethanol Could Replace Petrol Without Displacing Food Crops
In recent years, those voices saying that using corn crops to produce biofuels is a bad idea are increasingly common. Taking into account the...
First Biofuel Blend-Powered Intercontinental Flight Launched by Aeromexico
A few weeks ago, Lufthansa became world's first airline that began regular biofuel passenger flights within Europe, more precisely between Frankfurt and Hamburg. Now Aeromexico, Boeing, and the Mexican Government succeeded launching the first transcontinental flight powered by biofuels.
Self-Sustaining Wastewater Processing Plant Powered by Methane
Siemens Water Technologies engineers have invented a technology that creates enough methane from purifying sludgy water to power the processes of a wastewater treatment plant. They even set up a pilot facility in Singapore.
Two Michigan Airports Plan to Grow Their Own Biofuel
According to some reports, a major amount of greenhouse gases is produced by airplanes. Airports in Michigan are planning to help solve this problem by growing biofuel-producing plants on the airport's land. These crops will generate biofuel for planes and will also cut their carbon footprint.
The First Passenger Flights Running On Biofuel By Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (LHA), one of the Europe's largest airline, became the first company in the world that begins regular biofuel passenger flights between Frankfurt and Hamburg.
Algae Growing In Roman Baths Could Be a Great Source Of Biofuel
Researchers found that algae growing in Roman Baths could be a great source of fuel for cars. The Roman Baths are currently at the centre of a Department of Biology & Biochemistry study aimed at producing renewable biofuels from algae.
KLM Turns Recycled Cooking Oil Into Biofuel To Power Airplanes
Dutch airline KLM has recently revealed its plans regarding the use of recycled cooking oil as a biofuel source to power flights to and from France. The company's goal is to reduce the carbon emissions.
Wood-Breaking Enzyme Discovered in Rhodococcus Jostii, A Soil-Living Bacterium
A team of researchers from the Universities of Warwick and British Columbia have discovered an enzyme in a soil-living bacterium called Rhodococcus jostii which can break down lignin, a component of the woody parts of plants. Their aim is to develop methods to process biomass that doesn't compete with food crops and that also offer cheap biofuels.
