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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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In 2011, LanzaTech announced that it had demonstrated the continuous fermentation of CO 2 in the presence of hydrogen to acetic acid, using their modified microorganisms. The hydrogen serves as the energy source in this case. LanzaTech envisions using partner technology to convert the acetic acid to lipids—i.e.,

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Implementing biofuels on a larger scale could also cut emission levels while sustaining the use of the internal combustion engine and effectively providing a bridge to alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen. Further worries include the impact on water resources. Faye Sunderland.

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UOP looking to biomass catalytic pyrolysis to expand volumes of renewable hydrocarbon fuels

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The primary objective of conventional hydrotreating is to remove impurities present in petroleum feedstocks, such as sulfur and nitrogen, via the addition of hydrogen. Another area of refining cost is the hydrogen consumption, which is required for taking the oxygen out of the natural feedstocks. —Jim Rekoske. —Jim Rekoske.

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