Review article covering the research of manipulating microorganisms to produce bioalcohols via synthetic pathways. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/ccb/2012/00000006/00000001/art00006
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Molecular Breeding of Advanced Microorganisms for Biofuel Production
A review article explaining the potential to produce more efficient biofuel technologies using transgenic bacterial and fungal systems. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/molecular-breeding-advanced-microorganisms-biofuel-production
Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Permitting Resources
Washington State ORA helps businesses and citizens navigate complex permitting and licensing systems and are designing solutions to improve those systems. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ora.wa.gov/resources/permitting.asp
Carbohydrate and lignin are simultaneously solubilized from unpretreated switchgrass by microbial action at high temperature
The three major components of plant biomass, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, are highly recalcitrant and deconstruction involves thermal and chemical pretreatment. Microbial conversion is a possible solution, but few anaerobic microbes utilize both cellulose and hemicellulose and none are known to solubilize lignin. This report shows that the majority (85%) of insoluble switchgrass biomass that had not been previously chemically treated was degraded at 78 °C by the anaerobic bacterium Caldicellulosiruptor bescii. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2013/EE/c3ee40932e
Biogasoline Options – Possibilities for Achieving High Bio-share and Compatibility with Conventional Cars
Comparing emissions from various renewable biogasoline components in conventional cars. Follow this link to learn more: http://saefuel.saejournals.org/content/4/2/298.short
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center: Federal and State Incentives and laws
Find federal and state laws and incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other transportation-related topics. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/
Alternative Fuels Data Center Home Page
Federal incentives, laws and regulations, funding opportunities, and other federal initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or air quality. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/fed_summary/Category#Incentives
Thermoascus aurantiacus is a Promising Source of Enzymes for Biomass Deconstruction under Thermophilic Conditions
This research looks at two species of thermophilic fungi that produce biomass-decaying enzymes which may be useful for future biofuel conversion technologies. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/5/1/54/abstract
Managing Forests for Biomass Potential (.pdf)
This note describes the types of forests and conditions that can be improved by biomass harvesting. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/forestry/biomass/pubs/WB007.pdf
CORRIM Bioenergy Basics — Research
CORRIM is an organization that develops a scientific base of information relating to the environmental performance of wood based building products. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.corrim.org/research/bioenergy.asp