Seeking a More 'Poplar' Biofuel
Gas money for your car does not grow on trees, but one day you might be filling up with fuel that does.

CSL Sequences for Future Biofuels
Aaron Liepman's lab is part of a United States Department of Agriculture project that could someday lead to more efficient production of everything from biofuels to beer, writes Amy E. Whitesall at Eastern Michigan University.

Grass Biomethane - a Biofuel Solution for Ireland?
New research indicates that biomethane made from grass could be an energy efficient and sustainable transport biofuel in Ireland and other temperate Northern climates. Its net energy is potentially higher than rapeseed biodiesel and wheat ethanol sys...

Biofuels—New Report Brings Greater Clarity to Burning Issue
A report by an international panel of the United Nations has shown that some crop-based fuels show positive climate benefits, while others are environmentally questionable.

Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Conversion Technologies
A variety of technologies can transform wood into energy for residential, commercial, and industrial uses, according to research by Jessica Tomasello, Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe and Annie Oxarart from the. School of Forest Resources and Conservation,...

Full Throttle US Ethanol Expansion Faces Challenges
New technologies, supporting infrastructures, and greater demand will be needed to meet the country’s ambitious mandate to increase biofuel use, writes Paul C. Westcott in the September issue of Amber Waves from the USDA Economic Research Service.

Bioenergy Crops Likely to be More Invasive
Whilst there is interest in bioenergy as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, there is also concern about its environmental impact. A recent study demonstrates that potential bioenergy crops in Hawaii are two to four times more likely to be invasive...

Ethiopia Ethanol Stoves
The Food and Agriculture Organisation study on Small-Scale Bioenergy Initiatives looked at one operation in Ethiopia where 2,650 households in displaced commnities and in Addis Ababa were using ethanol for cooking.

New Test Corners Elusive Biofuels Enzyme
In a wood near you, powerful microbes quicken the decay of fallen tree branches. These adroit decomposers perform that essential role by producing specialised enzymes, writes Marcia Wood at the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Resetting Global Expectations from Agricultural Biofuels
Aggressive renewable energy policies have helped the biofuels industry grow rapidly affecting grains stocks and prices both in the US and in Europe, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor Chris Harris.

Triple-Crop Sugar Corn Yields
By crossing maize plants adapted to the tropics with lines used as parents of popular Midwestern corn hybrids, researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new type of plant with the potential to yield three crops and use less nitrogen.

Corn Ethanol Even Better for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Using corn ethanol could be more effective in reducing greenhouse gases than at first thought, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Future for Bioenergy and Sustainable Land Use
There is a significant worldwide potential for producing energy from biomass that should be used, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

Biofuels for Transport: A Roadmap for Development in Australia
Australia is well situated to establish a thriving industry in second generation biofuels, writes Chris Harris, TheBioenergySite Senior Editor.

Increasing Feedstock Production for Biofuels
A large expansion in ethanol production, along with research and innovation to develop second-generation biofuels, is underway in the United States, spurred by volatile oil prices and energy policies.