Researchers from the Desert Research Institute and the University of Nevada, Reno are part of a $4.674 million study by Gas Technology Institute to economically convert any leafy or woody biomass into ...

Non-edible plants are a promising alternative to crude oil, but their heterogenous composition can be a challenge to producing high yields of useful products. Scientists have developed a platform that ...

A study demonstrates how a renewable material as simple as wood can help transform biomass into valuable chemicals while ...

Fossil fuels are the major source of energy, chemicals and many materials but are responsible for a substantial portion of greenhouse gas emissions. To reach carbon neutrality, much of what's made ...

The global transition toward carbon neutrality has intensified the search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived fuels. Among various renewable ...

A new comprehensive review highlights how converting biomass into gaseous fuels such as hydrogen, methane, and syngas could play a critical role in the global transition to low-carbon energy systems.

The catalytic conversion of biomass into lactic acid and its derivatives has emerged as a promising route for the sustainable production of value‐added chemicals. Lactic acid, a renewable platform ...

Dominion Virginia Power plans to convert three power stations from coal to biomass. The power stations in Altavista, Hopewell and Southampton County are identical and went into operation in 1992. Each ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Growing worldwide energy demand, high commodity prices, high economic growth in ...

Many modern utilities may have a diverse portfolio of generating assets which often includes aging coal fired units which are nearing or at the end of their economic operating life. Many factors can ...

According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) wildfire review for 2024, wildfires have surged ...