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Study: Bio-Based Plastics Could Ultimately Replace Up to 90% of Total Global Consumption of Plastics in 2007

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Replacement of up to 90% (270 Mt) of the total global consumption of plastics in 2007 with bio-based plastics is ultimately technically possible, according to new study by authors at Utrecht University, commissioned by the associations European Bioplastics and the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE). Mt in 2007 to 2.33

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Honeywells UOP and China National Petroleum Corp. to Collaborate on Biofuels Projects in China, Including Renewable Diesel and Renewable Jet

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CNPC will evaluate the installation of a demonstration-scale UOP/Eni Ecofining process unit ( earlier post ) for the production of renewable diesel fuel, as well as a larger-scale unit at an existing or new CNPC refinery site. Earlier post.).

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Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. For example, the European Ford Focus uses recycled polymer in such components as the battery tray, wheel arch liners, seat fabric and carpets. Ford’s sustainable materials strategy.

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for bioenergy technologies; outliers to current multi-year program plan

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue , on behalf of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), a Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000974) entitled “Bioenergy Technologies Incubator”. Bio-hydrocarbons Bio-hydrogen Bio-polymers Biomass Biorefinery Fuels'

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EIA: cellulosic biofuels will likely remain well below EISA targets

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However, although cellulosic biofuels volumes are expected to grow significantly relative to current levels, they will likely remain well below the targets envisioned in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Nor, despite the growth potential over the next several years, has the path to commercial biofuels been smooth.

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Plantic Technologies to Partner with National Starch to Manufacture Bioplastics in US

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In October 2007, Plantic and National Starch signed a joint collaboration agreement to develop new starch technology and starch modification technology. Plantic’s novel polymer manufacturing technology is based on the use of high-amylose corn starch, a material derived from annual harvesting of specialized (hybrid) corn.

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DOE soliciting ideas for H-Prize topics

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Production of hydrogen, particularly from domestic, renewable sources (e.g., Production of hydrogen from renewables with production costs and rates that allow hydrogen to be cost-competitive with gasoline for early market application. 654 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( P.L. Hydrogen Production.

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