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Subject: Biofpr April Newsletter
Date:       Apr 18, 2012


 

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April 2012 Edition

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News
UN Secretary-General welcomes EC's commitment to Sustainable Energy for All
Tropical introduces 5kW natural gas fuel cell power system

Cemtrex signs representative agreement with international sensor technology


Hot Topics
A matter of control
  • PadlockA matter of control
  • A dynamic system for controlling metabolic pathways within genetically modified microbes offers a way to produce fuel-like compounds and industrial chemicals at economically viable rates, say US bioengineers.
  • Published: 16 April, 2012

Sun, wind and plants
  • PadlockSun, wind and plants
  • Scientists are turning to the natural world to help store the energy produced by renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind power.
  • Published: 30 March, 2012

Oil majors prepare for biofuel growth
  • PadlockOil majors prepare for biofuel growth
  • It would be quite difficult now to name an oil major who is not involved in developing biofuels, but according to a recent study from Pike Research there is a hierarchy...
  • Published: 23 March, 2012
     

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European Algae Biomass

European Algae Biomass

25 - 26 April, 2012 | London, UK

The 2012 European Algae Biomass Conference will include opportunities to hear from leading industry executives and experts, including: algae producers, green energy and biotech investors, biodiesel manufacturers, cultivation, harvesting and oil extraction process technology providers, government representatives and other industry professionals.

Conference is chaired by Professor Mario Tredici, President of the European Algae Biomass Association and includes speakers from BDI - BioEnergy International, UniVerve Biofuel, Ecoduna, Baker & Mckenzie and many more - please follow the link below for detailed information on speakers and topics of presentations.

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Plant and Seaweed Polysaccharides Symposium

Plant and Seaweed Polysaccharides Symposium

17 - 20 July, 2012 | Nantes, France

PSP 2012 is co-organized by both French National Institute for Agricultural Research (Nantes) and French National institute for Scientific Research (Roscoff).

In the tradition of the Plant Polysaccharides Workshop series started in Melbourne in 1980, PSP 2012 will explore recent advances and future trends in understanding the relationship between structure and properties or uses of plant and seaweed polysaccharides.

Lectures and posters will be organized into five topical areas:
  • Structure of polysaccharides and their assemblies
  • Polysaccharides and new enzymatic pathways
  • Biorefinery and green chemistry
  • Innovative polysaccharide-based materials
  • Polysaccharides and healthy food
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