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Wisconsin, GLBRC researchers use chemical genomics to engineer IL-resistant yeast to improve biofuel production

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and colleagues have engineered a new strain of the yeast S. As a result, their xylose-converting strain consumed glucose and xylose faster and produced more ethanol than the wild type strain. Myers, Charles Boone, Joshua J.

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DOE announces additional MEGA-BIO: Bioproducts to Enable Biofuels award; $1.8M for deconstruction of biomass

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In August 2016, DOE's Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) selected three projects for an initial round of funding. Producing high-value bioproducts alongside cost-competitive biofuels has the potential to support a positive return on investment for a biorefinery through converting biomass to where it is most impactful. Earlier post.)

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Tesoro to acquire renewable fuels company Virent

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The companies initiated a strategic relationship in January 2016 ( earlier post ), and have worked together to establish a forward plan to scale-up the technology and reduce deployment risks to meet the increasing demands for high quality, renewable fuels and chemicals. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Source: Virent. Click to enlarge.

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Researchers find “zip-lignin” native to multiple plant species; potential for new approaches to degrading lignin for biorefineries

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In 2014, researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their colleagues successfully engineered poplar trees to produce lignin that degrades more easily, thereby lowering the effort and cost to convert wood to biofuel. Earlier post.). Free, Seonghee Lee, Bronwen G. Smith, Fachuang Lu, John C.

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IEEE Power & Energy Society President Dies at 69

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Ferreira was the 2015–2016 president of the IEEE Power Electronics Society. An expert in power electronic converters, electrical machines, and novel grid components, he spent almost his entire career in academia, conducting research in power electronics. Jan Abraham "Braham" Ferreira. Fellow, 62; died 16 May.

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Study finds nanoparticle NMC material used in Li-ion batteries harms key soil bacterium

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The study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and the University of Minnesota is an early signal that the growing use of the new nanoscale materials used in the rechargeable batteries that power portable electronics and electric and hybrid vehicles may have unforeseen environmental consequences. Hang, Ian L. 5b04505.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today. The good news is that the 2016 Volt will come out with 50 miles (85 km) AER.) The new 2016 Chevrolet Volt will have a battery pack with 50 miles AER). Conclusions.

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