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In Brazil, hydrogen production from ethanol, especially when derived from biomass, is a particularly promising pathway in the Brazilian context. Brazil has a well-established infrastructure for producing, distributing, and using this biofuel, opening the door to technological solutions that add value to ethanol and expand its role in the energy transition. A study led by researchers at the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research (IPEN) has made significant progress in this direction. The [...]

In Brazil, Agencia FAPESP reported that a study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has shown that replacing water with glycerol – popularly known as glycerin – increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells. These cells use sunlight as a source of clean, renewable energy to generate green hydrogen. CINE is an Applied Research Center (ARC) set up by FAPESP and Shell in 2018. It is based at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), [...]

In Brazil, a study led by researchers from the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has shown that replacing water with glycerol – popularly known as glycerin – increases the efficiency of photoelectrochemical cells. These cells use sunlight as a source of clean, renewable energy to generate green hydrogen. CINE is an Applied Research Center (ARC) set up by FAPESP and Shell in 2018. It is based at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), the University of São Paulo (USP), and [...]

In Brazil, the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) is finalizing a research project that proposes an innovative solution for identifying fermentation contaminants, according to Agência FAPESP. This solution has the potential to reduce efficiency losses in ethanol production. The technology can be applied to various industries. The project is based on the mass spectrometry technique and aims to develop a new methodology for detecting contaminating bacteria in [...]

In Brazil, a group of researchers affiliated with the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has developed a method for purifying materials that is simple, economical and has a low environmental impact. The scientists have managed to improve the efficiency of a film that can be used in some green hydrogen production processes. Known as mullite-type bismuth ferrite (Bi₂Fe₄O₉), the material has been used as a photoelectrocatalyst in the production of hydrogen by photoelectron [...]

In Brazil, researchers discovered CelOCE, a natural enzyme capable of revolutionizing cellulose deconstruction, crucial for converting biomass into biofuels like ethanol. Cellulose is highly resistant to degradation. CelOCE is a metalloenzyme that uses an unprecedented mechanism of substrate binding and oxidative cleavage to break down cellulose’s crystalline structure, making it accessible to other enzymes. This mechanism represents a new paradigm beyond previous discoveries like [...]

In Brazil, Agencia FAPESP says novel genetically modified strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae developed in Brazil has shown the potential, under conditions similar to those prevailing in industry, to increase production of second-generation ethanol by up to 60% without the need to increase sugarcane acreage. According to an article published in Scientific Reports, the innovation could also reduce the industry‘s production costs. The study was conducted by researchers at [...]

In New Hampshire, Terragia Biofuel announced it has raised a $6 million seed round led by Engine Ventures and Energy Impact Partners (EIP).  The company will use the capital to commercialize its novel biology-based approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol and other products, expand its employee headcount and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. Terragia said it uses engineered thermophilic bacteria to break down cellulosic biomass and convert it into [...]

In New Hampshire, Terragia Biofuel has raised a $6 million seed round led by Engine Ventures and Energy Impact Partners (EIP). The company will use the capital to commercialize its novel biology-based approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol and other products, expand its employee headcount and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. In partnership with Dartmouth College and the University of Campinas, the ongoing development of Terragia’s technology is [...]