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15 August 202514 August 2025

UTEP Researchers Boost Microalgae Biofuel Yields with Nanotechnology

As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing – especially in the transportation sector. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward

26 April 202424 April 2024

Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics

Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material

15 February 202214 February 2022

Answering Burning Question on Biochar

Biochar is similar to charcoal and can be added to soil with the goal of improving its quality. It can help increase nutrient and water retention. However, what happens in soil impacts fungi and plants that live there, and it is not always clear how they will react to biochar