Waste from Making Purple Corn Chips Could Have Many Uses
A step-wise biorefinery approach uses the whole cob, producing a dye and a possible nutraceutical with the pigments, and an animal litter with the leftovers
biorenewable resources
Mushrooms, Feathers Combine in Biodegradable Shoes
Fungi in fashion
New Pathways, Better Biofuels
New research stitches together the best bits of several different bacteria to synthesize a new biofuel product that matches current engines better than previously produced biofuels
Are Petite Poplars the Future of Biofuels? Studies Say Yes
Even as researchers test poplars’ potential to morph into everything from ethanol to chemicals in cosmetics and detergents, a commercial-scale processing plant for poplars has yet to be achieved
ASU Leaders to Celebrate Groundbreaking on Cutting-Edge Science Center
Facility to lure star researchers with innovations that include the world's first compact X-ray laser
Researchers Say Trees Could Help Strengthen Auto Parts
The research could help automakers meet automotive recycling regulations that have been adopted in Europe and could be on the way to the United States
Modeling Predicts Which Counties Could Store More Carbon in Soil by Growing Bioenergy Crops
Researchers modeled soil carbon sequestration rates for five crops
New Hybrid Sweetgum Trees Could Boost Paper, Bioenergy Production
New trees have a better growth rate and denser wood than natives, and can produce fiber year-round
US Holds Potential to Produce Billion Tons of Biomass, Support Bioeconomy
These renewable resources include agricultural, forestry and algal biomass, as well as waste
Clothing Made from Tea Byproduct Could Improve Health of Fashion Industry
The properties of this material are similar to leather once it’s harvested and dried, and can be used to make clothing, shoes, or handbags