September 15, 2009
Colorado-based Gevo Inc. has developed a three-part technology package for retrofitting existing ethanol plants to produce biobased isobutanol. The design allows ethanol producers to leverage existing infrastructure to produce a multitude of alternative fuels and high-value end products.
September 15, 2009
September 15, 2009
Friends and colleagues of Kathy Bryan share stirring memories of her inspirational life and career. From managing a farm-scale ethanol plant in Minnesota to establishing the world's leading ethanol magazine and conference, Bryan's impact on the ethanol industry is deep and lasting.
Sugarcane ethanol producers typically recycle the yeast used in their fermentation process. While yeast recycling can offer a variety of benefits, it can also introduce problems with contamination and shift a plant's fermentation profile.
Intellectual property is a key component to the success of any technology-based company, but it is especially important for energy and/or environmentally-related ventures.
By David J. Gaskin
September 15, 2009
Producing additional amounts of ethanol from glycerin in whole stillage may boost plant revenue.
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