Ethanol vs Alcohol Ethanol and alcohol are the same, and they have the same physical and chemical properties. Ethanol is a type of alcohol, and the two are formed by the fermentation of glucose by enzymes in yeast. Alcohol is any chemical having a ‘“ OH functional group. Alcohols are generally classified into three groups,…
Invitation Since its foundation in the year 2002, the “Green Solvents” biennial conference series has been established as a unique platform for the discussion of scientific progress and industrial implementation of advanced fluids in chemical synthesis and processes. The approaches discussed comprise aqueous phases, ionic liquids, supercritical fluids, green organic solvents, and liquid polymers, including…
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shown for the first time that an enzyme can be tweaked to reduce lignin in plants. Their technique could help lower the cost of converting biomass into carbon-neutral fuels to power your car and other sustainably developed bioproducts. Lignin is a polymer that’s…
According to the report, titled “OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2015-2024 puslished recently, ethanol and biodiesel use will continue to grow over the next decade. Regarding ethanol, the growth in ethanol production of USA is expected to arise primarily from cellulosic ethanol. However, in Brazil, blend mandates have recently been increased to 27 percent of Ethanol, along…
US ethanol producers are treading water right now with razor-thin margins brought on by low prices, but if historical trends hold up, things could get even uglier in September. Bullish September WASDE numbers showing trouble ahead for the corn crop estimates sent corn futures and ethanol prices into a rally in the middle of the…
The LT Group Inc of business magnate Lucio Tan has launched a multi-million dollar bioethanol plant in the Philippines as part of its expansion in renewable energy. The company of the tobacco and airline tycoon informed the stock exchange on Tuesday that its unit Absolut Distillers Inc (ADI) will operate the bioethanol facility based at…
Abengoa Bioenergy got nearly $230 million in federal loans and grants to build a massive cellulosic biofuel refinery capable of producing 25 million gallons of ethanol every year. The company, however, says it has paid back its federal loans without selling any cellulosic ethanol. “We have produced enough to sell, but have chosen not to…
A new poll conducted by Selzer and Co. and released by Mediacom and the Des Moines Register Feb. 29 showed 71 percent of Iowans support ethanol and the renewable fuel standard (RFS). More importantly Republicans’ support for the federal policy has grown since the Iowa caucuses. In a Des Moines Register/Bloomberg poll this past December, Republicans surveyed supported the…
A mixed global economic outlook based on recent projections both the global and North American economies was evident in the most recent edition of the “Global Trade Pulse” from global maritime and trade consultancy Hackett Associates. Hackett officials describe the report as a short-term index that offers up “the sentiment for trade at a glance,”…
Organization: Elsevier Disciplines: Earth Science, Chemistry,Life Science, Engineering Subdisciplines: Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry,Biotechnology, Energy Event type: Conference Venue: Beurs World Trade Centre Contact event organizer Visit event website Event details Eco-Bio 2016 will highlight the latest research and innovation towards developing industrially viable, safe and ecologically friendly biobased (renewable biological sources) solutions to build a…
