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KiOR halts cellulosic fuels production at Columbus in Q1 to optimize production; need for R&D to boost yield and cut costs

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In December 2013, Cannon had said that KiOR would operate the Columbus plant “ on a limited campaign basis only ” to verify the impact of improvements. In December 2013, Cannon had said that KiOR would operate the Columbus plant “ on a limited campaign basis only ” to verify the impact of improvements. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Cellulosic fuels company KiOR reveals “substantial doubts” about its viability; funding needed by 1 April

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The BFCC process operates at moderate temperatures and pressures to convert biomass in a matter of seconds into a cellulosic crude oil that can be refined using standard refining equipment into cellulosic gasoline and diesel. Biomass is sized and dried before it is fed into the BFCC reactor through a proprietary biomass feed system.

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OSU team demonstrates Coal-Direct Chemical Looping for more efficient and low carbon coal heat release

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Though other laboratories around the world are trying to develop similar technology to directly convert coal to electricity, Fan’s lab is unique in the way it processes fossil fuels. Based on the current tests with the research-scale plants, Fan and his team believe that they can meet or exceed that requirement.

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Study finds HTL algal biofuels offer 50-70% lifecycle CO2 reduction compared to petroleum fuels; EROI and GHG comparable to or better than other biofuels

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Industry has been exploring a number of different pathways to convert algae biomass into energy including lipid extraction (LE) and subsequent transesterification to produce biodiesel; direct ethanol production; heterotrophic metabolism; or thermochemical conversion of the entire algae cell.

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DOE and USDA Select Projects for More Than $24M in Biomass Research and Development Grants

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(Englewood, CO) up to $1,780,862: to develop a yeast fermentation organism that can cost-effectively convert cellulosic-derived sugars into isobutanol, a second-generation biofuel/biobased product. The self-contained process uses minimal water and no acids or chemical additives. BIOFUELS DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS. USDA Awards.

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Rentech Planning to Build Biomass to Synthetic Fuels and Electric Power Plant in California

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That plant was built in partnership with the US Department of Energy, Battelle Columbus Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The location allows the proposed Rialto Facility to take advantage of established infrastructure including access to water, wastewater disposal and zoning. Earlier post.).

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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John Waters, the CEO of Bright Automotive, is a veteran of Detroits auto industry, just like most of the Bright team. In the 1990s, Waters led development of the battery pack for General Motors Corp.s Waters, it turns out, learned a lot during his days in Detroit. Waters, like many others, hopes the U.S.

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