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Welcome to Biofpr.com's September 2009 Digest Newsletter
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 From Biomass Qualification to Final Product with One Flexible Technology
The interest in biofuels as a renewable source of fuel is increasing. Critical to biofuels is the ability to measure the content of the biomass feedstock, the purity of final product and to monitor the entire process in between. Needed is a flexible, reliable technique that it easy to use and can shift with current or future needs.
The Corona® charged aerosol detector with HPLC provides quantitative results for any non-volatile analyte, with or without a chromophore. Response is independent of chemical structure, simplifying methods development. The Corona detector’s ability to use normal and reversed phase chromatography, as well as gradient, lets you customize each analysis.
Assays have been developed to analyze biodiesel for glycerol and mono-, di-, and triacylglycerols in one analysis with analytes grouped by class. Using the same detector, you can measure ions in biodiesel, profile algal oils, palm oil, or any type oil, and analyze biomass for oligosaccharides or simple sugars.
For more information please click here
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- Europe: Process for the production of biogas
- This patent discloses a process for the production of biogas from lignocellulosic biomass such as agricultural wastes, municipal waste, and energy...
Published: August 25, 2009
- USA: Optimization of biofuel production
- This patent discloses systems and methods for producing biofuel by utilizing microalgae such as Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae, Xanthophyceae,...
- Published: August 25, 2009
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 Curiouser and curiouser- The search for feedstocks that don’t impact food supplies but can still be transformed into biofuels using current production processes is taking researchers to some surprising places...
- Published: August 28 2009
- Tooling up with cellulases
- In the continual hunt for more efficient ways to convert cellulose into glucose, two research groups have recently unveiled very different but equally novel approaches...
- Published: August 20 2009
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Industrial Engagement Co-ordinator – Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology Club
BBSRC would like to invite tenders for the provision of a coordinator to engage with companies and help with the delivery of the Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology Club (IBTI Club).
The IBTI Club was launched by BBSRC in partnership with EPSRC, ten companies and the Biosciences KTN in recognition of the need to invest in research to underpin the sustainable production of chemicals, materials, and fuels from bio-based feedstocks. Coordination of the industrial membership and club activities is key to the club meeting its aims. The Industrial Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for disseminating information about the club to the industrial community, support networking within the club, communicate an industrial perspective to the research programme, and identify opportunities for expanding the club’s network.
The Industrial Engagement Coordinator will have proven leadership skills and experience in strategic management in industry, understand the UK industrial science base, and the ability to engage effectively with researchers.
For further information on this opportunity and information on how to tender, please contact Jonathan Smith on 01235 446394 or email Jonathan.Smith@ssc.rcuk.ac.uk
Closing Date: 11am on Wednesday, 21 October 2009
www.bbsrc.ac.uk
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European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2009
20 - 22 October 2009 | Lisbon, Portugal
The European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology 2009 promises an informative 3 day event comprising a strong advisory board, workshops, an exhibition, focused plenary sessions and three new dedicated programme tracks focusing on feedstock for the biobased economy, policies and regulations, and innovation.
For more information please click here
To get a full brochure or to register contact Caroline Potapa on: +44 (0)1372 802101 or caroline.potapa@pira-international.com
World Refining Association’s 4th Annual Biofuels Meeting
27 - 29 October 2009 | Graz, Austria
The event to attend to hear from the whole ecosystem from biofuels producers to the oil and gas majors, technology developers and government officials.
Experience excellent networking with a select, top-calibre audience who come to find new opportunities, hear the latest industry updates and form business relationships.
For more information please click here
Biomass & WtE - Waste to Energy
28 - 29 October 2009 | Shanghai, China
We would like to inform you that you do not want to miss the Biomass & Waste to Energy (WtE) regulators’ panel with leading policy makers and experts from Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Vietnam and China which is to be held on 28-29 October in Shanghai, China.
This conference will have sessions by leading Bio-energy policy makers and experts, followed by a lively panel discussion and Q&A.
Panellists include:
• Ario Senoaji, VP Alternative/Renewable Energy, PT PLN (Persero)
• Fortunato S. Sibayan, Renewable Energy Management Division, Philippine Department of Energy
• Shirish Garud, Fellow & Area Convenor- Renewable Energy Technology Applications & Co-Coordinator, REEP South Asia Secretariat
• Tran Hong Nguyen, Senior Expert on Energy Planning & Strategy, Department of Energy & Petroleum, Vietnam Ministry of Industry
• Joseph Jacobelli, Group Director Carbon Venture, CLP Group
• Allard Nooy, President, Covanta Energy Asia Pacific
• Jeffrey A Blount, the Partner-in-Charge of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P
• Liu Xin, Managing Director of the Energy & Environmental Research Centre (China)
If you are keen to know more about Biomass & Wte conference and how you can participate in this conference, please click here or contact Ms. Jaime at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg
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