WashU researchers to develop energy-efficient process to convert waste gases into biofuel

A tanker equipped with storage for liquified petroleum gas could also accommodate potential diesel replacement dimethyl ether (DME). Photo: Shutterstock. / SOURCE: WashU

February 14, 2025

BY Washington University in St. Louis

Biochar boosts clean energy output from food waste in novel two-stage digestion system

By Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

November 26, 2025

Biogas Research Biochar

A new study from researchers at the University of Western Australia and Universitas Brawijaya has found that adding biochar to advanced food waste recycling systems can significantly increase the clean energy yields of hydrogen and methane.

By Idaho National Laboratory

November 26, 2025

Feedstocks Research

Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory have developed computer models that apply to processing bioenergy crops using equipment traditionally used by the food, minerals and pharmaceuticals industries.

By University of Illinois ACES

November 25, 2025

Feedstocks Sustainable Aviation Fuels Research

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a novel way to convert food waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets industry standards without relying on fossil fuel blends.

By Washington State University

November 25, 2025

Feedstocks Research

New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source. The study evaluated four cover crops that were grown for multiple years.

By Rolls-Royce

November 20, 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business UK Use Research

Rolls-Royce is leading a new project to find smarter ways of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to increase its effectiveness and role in reducing non-CO2 emissions, specifically those associated with contrail formation.

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