Biofuel : Science World Report

Jun 05, 2016 08:23 AM EDT

Fuel From 'Bionic Leaf' Can Lessen Pressure on Farmlands, Scientists Say

Harvard University researchers said that the new clean technology that turns sunlight into liquid fuel could drastically shrink the need for large plantations to grow crops for biofuels, while combating climate change.

Jan 22, 2016 02:31 PM EST

New Method Creates Cheap Biofuel That Is Environmentally Safe

New method uses microalgae to produce biofuel that is inexpensive and environmentally safe.

Jan 22, 2016 02:31 PM EST

New Method Creates Cheap Biofuel That Is Environmentally Safe

New method uses microalgae to produce biofuel that is inexpensive and environmentally safe.

Jan 15, 2016 10:25 AM EST

Fuel Cell Advance: Researchers Develop Low-Cost Nickel-Based Catalyst

Scientists have created new low-cost, nickel-based catalyst, which replaces expensive platinum catalysts, this new research is a major breakthrough for fuel cells and paves the pave for cheaper cars.

Dec 11, 2015 08:00 AM EST

Newly-Created Diesel Lowers Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Scientists may have discovered a way to lower carbon dioxide emissions. They've created a much cleaner diesel that produces far less CO2.

Dec 10, 2015 03:22 PM EST

New Diesel Releases Far Less CO2: Cleaner Fuel On The Way

Researchers have created a new and clean diesel that releases far less CO2. The researchers' new diesel could have numerous industrial uses and cars can be fuel with this clean diesel in another five to 10 years.

Nov 03, 2015 01:58 PM EST

New Bio-fuel Conversion Technology Has Energy Efficiency Mechanism

Researchers have created a new technology which will convert alcohols, such as ethanol straight to hydrocarbons, which can be used as as fossil fuel alternatives, according to a study at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Apr 20, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Microalgae May Create the Green Roads of the Future

Microalgae may be the fuel of the future. Scientists have found that microalgae offer a highly promising alternative to petroleum products without competing for resources used in the food industry.

Mar 27, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Massive Algal Blooms Could be Cleaned Up and Used as Biofuels and Fertilizers

Scientists may have found a way to clean up algal blooms and turn them into useful products.

Feb 10, 2015 10:11 AM EST

Bionic Leaf and Bacteria Convert Sunlight to Liquid Fuel

Harvesting sunlight is a trick that plants have mastered. Now, scientists have created a system that also uses sunlight. The technique has the ability to use bacterial to convert solar energy to liquid fuel.

Jan 26, 2015 11:41 AM EST

New Materials May Drastically Improve Biofuel and Petroleum Processing

Scientists have identified materials that could improve biofuel and petroleum processing. They've used one of the largest supercomputers in the world to make a discovery that could be huge for the fuel industry.

Jan 03, 2015 08:53 AM EST

Genetic Plant Study May Improve Biofuel Production

Scientists have uncovered the gene regulatory networks of plants that control cell wall thickening by the synthesis of the three polymers, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. The findings could mean a more efficient way to convert plant biomass to biofuel.