Research Articles
Salad Dressing or Jet Fuel? Engineering the Versatile Camelina Plant for a Sustainable Future
Discover how genetic engineering is transforming Camelina sativa into a sustainable source of healthier oils and biofuels through modified seed fatty acid composition.
Unlocking Biomass Energy: How Science Is Turning Plant Waste into Fuel
Discover how scientists are breaking down plant biomass through genetic engineering and novel chemistry to create sustainable biofuels from agricultural waste.
The Hidden World of Fungal Cellulases: Nature's Tiny Recyclers Powering Green Innovation
Discover how fungal cellulases break down plant material and drive sustainable innovations in biofuel, textile, and food industries.
The Fortress in a Blade of Grass: Scientists Cracking Nature's Lignin Shield
Discover how scientists are overcoming biomass recalcitrance to turn tough plants into clean, sustainable biofuels through genetic engineering and innovative processes.
The Sweet Science of Poplar Trees: Unlocking Hemicellulose Secrets with Hot Ethanol
Discover how ethanol-assisted hydrothermal extraction transforms poplar hemicellulose into sustainable materials and biofuels.
The Algae Paradox: Why Water's Green Gold Isn't the Bioenergy Savior We Expected
Exploring the complex environmental tradeoffs of algae biofuel through life cycle assessment and potential solutions.
The Invisible War: How E. coli's Own Biofuel Factories Threaten Its Survival
Exploring how E. coli's free fatty acid production for biofuels creates membrane stress and cellular damage, with engineering solutions to overcome these challenges.