New enzyme breaks down waste for less expensive biofuels, bioproducts

by Kevin Doyle | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorized

In a step toward increasing the cost-effectiveness of renewable biofuels and bioproducts, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered a microbial enzyme that degrades tough-to-break bonds in lignin, a waste product of biorefineries.   Read more at...

Single gene boosts climate resilience, yield and carbon capture in crops

by Kevin Doyle | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

Working at the nexus of biology and analytical chemistry, Rich Giannone focuses on one of the keys that makes advances in bioenergy, bioengineering and human health possible – proteins.   Read more at...

Rich Giannone: Solving puzzles through proteins

by Kevin Doyle | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized

Working at the nexus of biology and analytical chemistry, Rich Giannone focuses on one of the keys that makes advances in bioenergy, bioengineering and human health possible – proteins.   Read more at...

Five ORNL scientists to receive DOE Early Career Research awards

by Kevin Doyle | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

The Department of Energy’s Office of Science has selected five Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists for Early Career Research Program awards.   Read more at...

National Laboratories Point to Sugars as Key Factor in Ideal Feedstock

by Kevin Doyle | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

Popular wisdom holds tall, fast-growing trees are best for biomass, but new research by two U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories reveals that is only part of the equation.   Read more at...

Advanced biofuels show promise for replacing some fossil fuels

by Kevin Doyle | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

Plant-based biofuels can play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and growing these crops in certain landscapes offers net climate benefits compared to other land use options, according to a team of...