Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have demonstrated a new way to produce a critical component of aviation fuel from lignin, a plant material that's generally discarded as waste during biomass processing. If samples of the new product pass a final test for jet-fuel certification, the result could be aviation fuel that's made entirely from sustainable sources.

For stabilizing roads, Carbon Crusher ditches bitumen, a byproduct of crude oil, for lignin, sourced from trees.

In the UK, Quadrise, the supplier of MSAR and bioMSAR emulsion technology and fuels, signed a Joint Development Agreement with lignin biofuel specialists, Vertoro BV. Vertoro is the supplier of sustainable biomass-based biofuels extracted from abundant agricultural and forestry residues using their proprietary Goldilocks® technology. GEM is a crude lignin oil that's a potential alternative […]

By combining C02 with lignin, researchers created a new plastic that could be used in construction, textiles—even to make diapers.

Organic carbon substitute could be used in everything from batteries to biofuel and carbonfibre

Carbon Crusher's road repair process uses recycled asphalt combined with a plant-based adhesive that they say is faster, cheaper, and actually sequesters carbon.

Researchers at three institutions—NREL, MIT, and Washington State University—report success in using lignin as a path toward a drop-in 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Other parts of plants are used for biofuels, but lignin has been largely overlooked because of the difficulties in breaking it down chemically and converting it into useful products.

In Nevada, Comstock announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Comstock IP Holdings, has executed a Technology Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with Oklahoma-based Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT).  Under this agreement, Comstock and EFT will enter into a Master License Agreement, supported by ongoing EFT technical development, to integrate EFT's gas-to-liquids process into Comstock's renewable fuel solutions. The…

Nine days ago, in the story "Molecules for Christmas," Dr. Brian Westlake opined that "the answers to all your questions are in the forest" and further evidence of his prescience arrives this week from Virginia City, Nevada, where Comstock Fuels unveiled a remarkable partnership, investment and pathway to drop-in renewable fuels focused in this announce […]

A deep dive into the problem Origin Materials is solving

In Nevada, Comstock Fuels' biointermediate refining technology partner, RenFuel K2B AB was awarded a Swedish Energy Agency grant of nearly $480,000 to demonstrate an enhancement of RenFuel's patented catalytic esterification processes to refine lignin co-products from paper production into Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF") at increased yields compared to conventional methods. Comstock Fuels converts lignocellulosic…

Polyurethane foams are the world's sixth-most-produced plastic, yet among the least recycled materials.

Harsco pursues its goal of global leadership in environmental solutions through innovations in beneficial reuse CAMP HILL, Pa., June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE...

The Bioproduct Chemistry team at Aalto University have designed a sustainable method to produce strong and flexible cellulosic films that incredibly maintain their strength even when wet.

Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? Biomass conversion needs a new cost effective, "green chemistry" approach. Instead of focusing on thermochemical conversions, my company developed the […]

In India, DD News reported that India's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said that he will hold a meeting with oil marketing companies (OMCs) after the Delhi elections to discuss bringing ethanol retail prices to a reasonable level. "On February 6 or 7, we will hold a meeting. Petroleum Minister Hardeep […]

Researchers made a plant-based version that avoids polyurethane's health risks

A story for my grandchildren about oxygen, evolution, and our planet's fate.

With energy costs rising, and the rapidly emerging effects of burning fossil fuels on the global climate, the need has never been greater for researchers to find paths to products and fuels that are truly renewable.

We've long been fans of the Finns, their smart forest management practices, their innovative products and the complete lack of hype and bluster coming out of Helsinki.  It's the Quiet Country, but really they are the Fab Finns, whose actions speak volumes. Here are the Top 20 bioproducts we've seen in Fab Finland, in alphabetical […]