Biofuels & Bioproducts – Page 12

Non Bacterial Way for Production of Biofuel for Jet Engines

Gorakavi P.K., Osmania University, IN

Production of a biofuel for jet engines is a priority research topic. Construction of similar chemical composition as that of the existing jet fuels is of absolute requirement. A similar production technique of producing the [...]

Transesterification by Reactive distillation for characterisation and synthesis of Biodiesel

Sapkal R.S., Sapkal V.S., Sapkal R.S., Sapkal V.S., Raut N.B., Shinde G.B., University of Pune, IN

The awareness in alternative fuels has increased dramatically in recent years due to the rising cost and the environmental concerns related to fossil fuels use. Biodiesel represents a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective fuel produced [...]

Hydrocarbon production via biomass pyrolysis and hydrodeoxygenation

Steele P., Gajjela S., Yu F., Gresham G., Mississippi State University, US

Bio-oils produced from pyrolysis of biomass are chemically complex compounds. As fuels they have a number of negative properties such as high acidity, water content, variable viscosity and heating values about half that of diesel [...]

A Value Chain and Life Cycle Assessment Approach to Identify Technological Innovation Opportunities in Algae Biodiesel

Levine R., Oberlin A., Adriaens P., University of Michigan, US

Global warming and the growing demand for energy and water have spurred efforts to identify carbon neutral transportation fuels. Microalgae are the only lipid-rich biomass capable of offsetting a significant portion of fossil fuel use [...]

Bio Energy and Bio Fuels

The Opportunity Continuum: University-Industry Partnerships for Cleantech Investment

Peters A., University of Colorado at Boulder, US

Research universities have tremendous potential to contribute to clean technology development—but traditional university practices rarely prioritize commercialization. CU-Boulder is pioneering an approach to move clean technologies along the “Opportunity Continuum,” from research idea to commercial [...]

NanoEnergy- Technological and economical impact of nanotechnology on the energy sector

Luther W., VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH, DE

In respect of narrowing fossil energy resources and potential side effects of climate warming carbon dioxide emissions it becomes obvious that for a sustained longterm economical prosperity a fundamental renewal of the energy sector will [...]

Supporting biofuel distribution through F.A.ST. ™ on-demand, variable ratio blending with a review of climate controlled storing and dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

Baer O., Shaw D., Clean Emission Fluids, Inc., US

Clean Emission Fluids, Inc. is preparing to present and discuss capabilities, scope and trial programs involving its F.A.ST. ™ units which support biofuel distribution and infrastructure for clean diesels. F.A.ST. ™ units enable biodiesel to [...]

Biofuels: Boom or Bust?

Johnson J., Palmacci E., Nerac, Inc., US

Corn-based ethanol has been touted by many as the panacea for America’s thirst for cheap and easy liquid energy. But this supposed cure for low-mileage woes is quickly showing itself to be yet another symptom [...]

Integrated System Approach to Bio-fuels; Bio-refineries; Renewable Resources and Sustainable Development

Elnashaie S., Abu-Mahfouz I., Ciocci R., Penn State University at Harrisburg, US

Sustainable Development (SD) is a multidisciplinary system by its very nature including technological and non- technological subsystems. It requires close collaboration among all engineering specializations as well as other disciplines. The most efficient approach to [...]