Biofuels

San Francisco company's algae-based fuel is finding a place aboard Navy ships and on commercial jets.

A paper looking at the current surge in biofuels and the effect it could have on world food supply

Brazil is the world's leader for sugarcane ethanol production. However, some environmental concerns are found with the production of this crop in Latin American countries.

U.S. Government announces that it will invest $510 million into the biofuels industry over the next three years

The Depts. of Energy, Agriculture, and Navy are requesting input from the biofuels industry on a $510 million investment to produce biofuels for military and commercial transportation purposes.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus briefed reported Monday on the U.S. Navy's progress with alternative energy programs, including biofuel. He laid out the four principles the biofuel program is operating under.

Rising oil prices, limited fossil fuel reserves and greenhouse gas emissions have significantly increased global interest in renewable energy. Today, the biofuel industry emerges as an investment megatrend that could generate extraordinary profits.

We interviewed a number of CleanTech venture capital investors to find out what they are considering; there was quite a contrast view to our survey conducted last year.

The developing companies, LS9 and Amyris, are uncovering groundbreaking biotechnical alternatives that could soon replace gasoline.

Are biofuels dead? Have we given up developing clean, energy-efficient fuel from plant material?

This article reviews the major companies in algae biofuel production and provides an update on the major milestones achieved as at the end of 2010

Wilmar talks with New Diesel about the implementation of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive and the efforts to ensure that palm-based diesel qualifies as a sustainable biofuel in under the United States' Renewable Fuels Standard.

Biofuels have been a hot topic in investment circles for a few years, and I believe that this renewable energy company is poised to have great success.

A few changes, including a new owner, at Dogpatch Biofuels.

Hedgers and risk managers in the biofuels industries need to be aware of the new regulations in the new financial reform legislation and what alterations they need to make in how they execute and report deals to avoid penalties and other new pitfalls.

This is the result of my research on the future of BioFuels

This article takes a look at methods being developed to recycle unwanted components of corn into useful materials for medical chemistry.

This article takes a look at some new biofuel technology being pursued by researchers at Purdue University.

The most amazing part of taking electricity from the algae is that it is done completely without the assistance of processing or chemical magic. It is a known fact that animals have been stealing energy from algae since before man was present.

Two engineers from the University of Cincinnati might have just made the coolest. They have found a way to capture and remove CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into biofuel.

An increasing push for sustainability and green living is helping encourage growth in alternative energy projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

As fossil fuels become more scarce and endanger the planet, scientists are testing other options for fueling the cars of the future.

Research review and proposal involving catalytic reduction of NOx from algae fuels.

An overview of biofuel use throughout the world and how it has impacted the environment as well as global food prices.

Enzymes found in termites may one day be used to produce ethanol from plants in a more efficient process than that currently available.

Bioenergy is a promising alternative to limited natural resources such as oil and coal. Challenges, as well as opportunities, still remain for its full realization.

US crops used for bio fuels include corn, sunflower and soybeans. In Europe, flaxseed and rapeseed are used for cleaner biodiesel fuels. What about the rest of the world?

A look at the biofuels debate.

Biofuels

Importance of biofuels

One of the milestones of the 21st century will be the point where fossil fuels become obsolete. Biofuels such as ethanol have been a potential alternative for years now. The only problem is: No one can quite figure out how to make them economical