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CSU study: Fuel from algae is ecofriendly
September 27, 2010 7:12 PM
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado State University study says turning algae into a biofuel is more environmentally friendly than the process for petroleum diesel or soy biodiesel. The study based its conclusion on the complete process for each fuel and included factors such as the amount of... more » -
One for the road?!
August 18, 2010 9:04 AM
How about a whisky to go? Scientists say they have developed biofuel for cars from waste produced in distilling Scotch whisky. Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University have produced a type of fuel called butanol using pot ale - the liquid residue from copper stills - and draff, or leftover... more » -
Scientists look to tobacco as a potential biofuel
March 29, 2010 10:23 AM
Some researchers say an age-old cash crop long the focus of public health debate could be used to help solve the nation's energy crisis, by genetically modifying the tobacco leaf for use as a biofuel. The golden leaf is the latest in a series of possible biofuels like switchgrass... more » -
Colorado company starts work on biofuel facility
November 18, 2009 8:22 AM
A Colorado company that has developed a process to convert wood to fuel is starting construction of what will eventually be a commercial-scale production plant. Lakewood-based ZeaChem Inc. is working with Hazen Research of Golden to build the first units of its biofuels refinery. ZeaChem President and CEO Jim... more »
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