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New efficient biphasic catalytic process for conversion of biomass to dense jet-range fuels

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Most current bio-jet fuels consist primarily of linear or branched chain alkanes; they suffer from low densities (~0.76 g/mL) and low volumetric heating values compared with those of petro-jet fuels. As a result, most alternative fuels have to blend with petro-jet fuels to meet the energy density requirements.

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Univ of Washington team working to make poplar coppice viable cheap, high-volume biofuel feedstock

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A University of Washington team is trying to make poplar an economically viable biofuel feedstock by testing the production of younger poplar trees that could be harvested more frequently—after only two or three years—instead of the usual 10- to 20-year cycle. Chang Dou/University of Washington. Click to enlarge.

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Washington State Algae Alliance Receiving $2M from Appropriations Bill

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The Washington State Algae Alliance, comprising bioscience firm Targeted Growth, Inc. TGI), Inventure Chemical (Inventure) and Washington State University (WSU), will benefit from $2 million in funding through WSU as part of the 2010 Senate Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. To advance related science and technologies.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Scientists recommend fundamental research into separations technology to support large-scale thermochemical production of biofuels

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Separations play a critical role in biofuel production and that fundamental research in the are, including the identification of transformative approaches, is needed to generate separation technologies that will enable larger-scale production, according to a report on a workshop convened earlier this year by the National Science Foundation.

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Air Canada and Biojet Supply Chain Initiative choose Montréal-Trudeau Airport for aviation biofuel project

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Canada has abundant agricultural and forestry biomass resources, with globally recognized sustainable production and harvesting practices. The biojet will be blended with petroleum jet fuel to meet all technical quality specifications before being introduced into a shared fuel tank at Montreal-Trudeau Airport.

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Air Canada partners in supply chain initiative to introduce biojet into airport shared fuel system

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Canada has abundant agricultural and forestry biomass resources, with globally recognized sustainable production and harvesting practices. The biojet will be blended with petroleum jet fuel to meet all technical quality specifications before being introduced into a shared fuel tank at a Canadian airport.

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