Plastics Will Be Toast, Thanks To Moonlighting Microbes
A new breakthrough in bio-based plastics aims a dagger at the heart of petrochemicals and fossil fuels, too
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Biofuel Gets Another “Never Surrender!” Moment
New research on biofuel from cyanobacteria provides a glimmer of hope for biofuel fans in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
Plastic Crisis? No Problem, FLAM Is Coming With Bonus 3-D Printing
A killer combo of food waste recycling, 3-D printing, and the biobased plastic alternative FLAM spells more trouble for oil and gas stakeholders.
Surprise! Ocean Could Help Solve Own Ocean Plastic Problem
The waters of the Earth are beseiged by a torrent of plastic waste, but seawater could help stem the tide with a new biodegradable solution.
Return Of The Bionic Leaf: Plant-Inspired Solar Cell Pushes Efficiency Envelope
Solar cell researchers are marching the world onward to the low carbon economy of the future, Clean Power Plan or no Clean Power Plan.
Thank A Rare Fungus For The Sustainable Solar Cell Of The Future
The next generation of low cost, low impact solar cells could come from a fungus that transforms ordinary wood into a blue-hued source material for artists and artisans.
The Cows Of America Have A Renewable Energy Message For You
US scientists combine two microbes for a renewable energy breakthrough that ramps up methane capture from livestock and other sources.
Energy Dept. Seeks A Few Good (Really, Really Good) Seaweed Farmers
Got robots? The US Energy Dept. is seeking computer-driven, automated systems to ramp up ocean based macroalgae production for biofuel.
Common Bug Opens Door To Next-Gen Graphene Solar Cells
A new generation of lighter, cheaper solar cells and other electronic devices could all be thanks to a common soil dwelling bacteria.
Algae Biofuel Doubters Get The Brush-Off From US Energy Department
When Elon Musk of Tesla Motors famously posed the question, “why would you ever do biofuels?” perhaps he had the US Energy Department in mind.
