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GLBRC research review concludes cellulosic biofuels can benefit the environment if managed correctly

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Nitrogen fertilization can substantially discount the climate and water quality benefits of bioenergy crops if applied in excess of plant need; some high-productivity perennial crops require little if any supplemental N. Resources. Philip Robertson, Stephen K. Hamilton, Bradford L. Barham, Bruce E. Cesar Izaurralde, Randall D.

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Researchers Show New Piezeoelectrochemical Effect Can Scavenge Energy Wastes Such as Noise or Vibration to Generate Hydrogen Via Water Splitting

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H 2 and O 2 are produced by deforming a ZnO fiber or BaTiO 3 dendrite in water via oxidation-reduction reactions. Materials scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered a phenomenon—the direct conversion of mechanical energy to chemical energy—which they termed the piezoelectrochemical (PZEC) effect.

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Study finds that optimized integrated catalytic processing of biomass could produce renewable jet fuel with selling price as low as $2.88/gallon

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A team from seven US universities and the Korea Institue of Science and Technology, led by George Huber, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has developed an integrated catalytic process for the conversion of whole biomass into drop-in aviation fuels with maximal carbon yields. per gallon.

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IACT team using ALD to build nanobowls for tailored catalysts for biofuel production

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Unfortunately, under typical biorefining conditions where liquid water may reach temperatures of 200 °C and pressures of 4,100 kilopascals (597 psi), the tiny metal nanoparticles can agglomerate into much larger particles which are not catalytically active. —Jeffrey Elam. AVS has approximately 4,500 members worldwide. Elam (2012).

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Study Concludes That Use of Cellulosic Feedstocks to Meet US Biofuel Requirements Will Still Likely Result in Expansion of the Gulf Dead Zone

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Nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural fertilizer have been found to promote excess growth of algae in water bodies—a problem that’s common across North America and in many areas of the world. In some cases, decomposition of algae consumes much of the oxygen in the water. Earlier post.). Costello et al. Christine Costello, W.

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USDA and DOE select 13 biofuels projects for more than $41M in awards

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University of Wisconsin ($7 million). The project goal is to develop closed-loop systems with new product streams that benefit the environment. This project will further enhance the value of many existing resources while also adding new dimensions to scientific research capacity. University of Hawaii ($6 million). 1,496,000.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Hot Shot Coanda-Stabilized Free Stream Gas Atomization (Hot CoSA) of Powders of Refractory Multi-Principle Element Alloys (RMPEA) for Extreme Environments, $250,000. Madison, Wisconsin). Eaton Corporation (Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin). Electric Grid OT Cybersecurity Dashboard for Control Room Environments, $600,000.