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Pilot test result of D3MAX cellulosic ethanol technology better than expected

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D3MAX announced the completion and shipment of its pilot plant employing its patented D3MAX cellulosic ethanol technology, installed at ACE Ethanol, LLC, in Stanley, Wisconsin. Testing of the patented D3MAX corn fiber-to-ethanol process and technology is underway with testing to be complete by June of 2017. Click to enlarge.

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Scientists develop method for direct conversion of methane to methanol or acetic acid under mild conditions

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Although methane can be directly converted to methanol using molecular oxygen under mild conditions in the gas phase, the process is either stoichiometric (and therefore requires a water extraction step) or is too slow and low-yielding to be practical. The team prepared the supported rhodium catalysts using relatively simple procedures.

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Renewable plastic precursor could reduce cost of cellulosic ethanol by >$2/gallon

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The DHP is then hydrated to 2-HY-THP and 2-HY-THP dimers in yields up to 100 % in the aqueous phase (20 wt % DHP in water) without a catalyst at temperatures from 343 to 403 K (70 to 130 ˚C). The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is in charge of licensing the technology. Brentzel, Kevin J. Barnett, Dr. Kefeng Huang, Prof.

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GLBRC research review concludes cellulosic biofuels can benefit the environment if managed correctly

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Nitrogen fertilization can substantially discount the climate and water quality benefits of bioenergy crops if applied in excess of plant need; some high-productivity perennial crops require little if any supplemental N. Tiedje (2017) “Cellulosic biofuel contributions to a sustainable energy future: Choices and outcomes” Science Vol.

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This Startup Uses the MIT Inventor App to Teach Girls Coding

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Employees 10 In 2017 she decided to do something to close the gap. Smith has plans to expand the nonprofit to South Dakota, Wisconsin, and other states, as well as other reservations. Code Girls United Founded 2018 Headquarters Kalispell, Mont. The IEEE member started an after-school program to teach coding and computer science.

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