Research Articles
From Plants to Power: The Science Behind Biofuels
Explore the science, technologies and future potential of biofuels as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels in our energy future.
Aquatic Biofuels: New Options for Bioenergy
Exploring the potential of aquatic biofuels as sustainable energy alternatives, including recent breakthroughs in genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and climate impact assessment.
The Biofuel Dilemma: How the EU's Renewable Energy Directive Shapes Sustainable Transportation
Exploring the sustainability of biofuels in the context of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive, from policy evolution to scientific challenges and future prospects.
The Hidden Climate Cost of Green Fuel: How Bioenergy Crops Reshape Our Planet
Exploring how well-intentioned biofuel programs sparked a scientific quest to measure their true planetary footprint—and why some 'climate-friendly' fuels might actually backfire.
Biofuel Breakthroughs: Engineering Nature's Bounty into Clean Energy
Exploring the latest advancements in biofuel technology and how we're turning plants, algae, and waste into sustainable energy solutions.
Rooted in Renewables: The Midwest's Scientific Quest for Sustainable Fuels
How the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is transforming Midwestern biomass into carbon-negative biofuels through cutting-edge science.
Wood to Watts: Cracking Poplar's Code for Cleaner Biofuels
Discover how co-hydrolysis of pretreated poplar slurries accelerates biofuel research through high-throughput pretreatment systems.
The Green Gold Rush: How Lignocellulosic Biofuels Are Reshaping Energy in the US and EU
Exploring the industrial initiatives and technological breakthroughs in lignocellulosic biofuels across the US and EU, and their potential to transform renewable energy.
Breaking Down Nature's Fortress: The High-Speed Hunt for Better Biofuels
Discover how high-throughput screening is revolutionizing biofuel research by rapidly analyzing lignocellulose recalcitrance in diverse biomass sources.