- Dana technology drives green power into the market
- Dana are helping create a viable market for green power having developed new technology that extends electric vehicle battery life by enabling optimal cooling of it's lithium-ion battery pack while it charges...
- Published: 22 July, 2011
 If energy is the question, wheat could be the answer...
- A new article published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture investigates proposed solutions to the world’s current energy problems by using second-generation biofuels produced from wheat...
Published: 18 July, 2011
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 Mysterious Archaea reveal their secrets- By extracting species of Archaea from several extreme environments and then sequencing their genomes, two research groups have discovered a cellulase that can work above boiling point and another that can withstand ionic liquids. Both of these are useful traits for those working in the biofuel industry.
- Published: 15 July, 2011
- Algae: boon or burden?
- After all the exuberance and hype over the use of algae as a biofuel feedstock, several recent research papers have poured cold water over these high expectations. But could algae still save the day?
- Published: 30 June, 2011
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Algae World Australia
16 - 17 August | Townsville, Queensland, Australia
G'Day Algae World - What the Aussies Know About Algae that the Rest of us Don't?
Algae World Australia at Townsville is a 1.5 days conference with an optional technical site visit to the MBD Energy & James Cook University (MBD-JCU) Algal R&DFacility.
With the theme of Mass Production of Algae for Biofuels & Bioproducts, the conference will highlight:
• Growing algae in Australia - Ideal Location, Suitable Species & Strains for Biofuels & Bioproducts • Government Policies and Programs in Support of Algae Biofuels & Bioproducts • Waste-water based Algae Production • Perspective of a Power Company on usingAlgae for Carbon Capture • Microalgal Lipid Content & Productivities and its Potential Uses
For more information please click here
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Lignofuels 2011
28 - 29 September | Copenhagen, Denmark
Optimizing the Production of Fuels from Lignocellulosic Feedstocks
ACI’s 2nd Annual Lignofuels Summit will be taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 28-29 September 2011. The event will provide you with the opportunity to convene with your senior peers from the industry to examine key areas affecting success in the industry.
In addition to the two day conference there will also be the opportunity for up to 20 conference attendees to attend a visit during the afternoon of Tuesday 27th September to BioGasol’s pretreatment and C5 fermentation pilots.
Key Topics Include:
• Economic Challenges & Developments of Lignofuels • European Market Outlook & Policy • Feedstock Optimisation • Case Studies: Cellulosic Ethanol • Case Studies: Alternative Lignofuels • Biobutanol Production • Pre-Treatment Technologies • Gasification & Pyrolysis Pathways • Fermentation & Hydrolysis Improvements • Future Advancements to Meet Requirements of Transportation Industry
For more information please click here
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