14 May 202514 May 2025 Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel Researchers collaboration developed a process that pretreats corn stover, which allows enzymes to break down cellulosic polymers into sugar, that can then be fermented into biofuels and bioproducts
10 February 20255 February 2025 Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams A Washington State University-led research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in polyurethane foam
7 February 20255 February 2025 Researchers discover way to store hydrogen using lignin jet fuel An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production
Lignin-Kraftstoff aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen: Wasserstoffspeichernder Flugzeugtreibstoff für saubere Energie Ein internationales Wissenschaftlerteam hat einen Weg gefunden, flüchtigen Wasserstoff in einem auf Lignin basierenden Flugzeugtreibstoff zu speichern und wieder freizusetzen
4 October 202327 September 2023 Making aviation fuel from biomass MIT researchers are converting the plant material lignin into hydrocarbon molecules that could help make jet fuel 100 percent sustainable
5 June 202331 May 2023 Hemp Sequestration Blockchain Helps Farmers Enter Carbon Markets ClimaFi’s new Hemp Carbon Standard qualifies farmers to participate by evaluating a range of criteria based on regenerative measures in place
11 November 202211 November 2022 Catalytic Process With Lignin Could Enable 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel NREL, MIT, Washington State University Collaboration Provides Pathway to Sustainable Jet Fuel
29 September 202226 September 2022 New way found to turn #7 plastic into valuable products A method to convert a commonly thrown-away plastic to a resin used in 3D-printing could allow for making better use of plastic waste
US-Forscher recyceln Kunststoff zu neuem 3D-Druck-Material Der im 3D-Druck verwendete Kunststoff PLA ist zwar biologisch abbaubar, doch nur sehr langsam. Ein schnelleres Recycling-Verfahren macht daraus ein Kunstharz
7 June 20224 June 2022 New artificial enzyme breaks down tough lignin Researchers from WSU and PNNL showed that their artificial enzyme succeeded in digesting lignin, which has stubbornly resisted previous attempts to develop it into an economically useful energy source
6 May 20224 May 2022 Lignin-based jet fuel packs more power for less pollution In a study published in the journal Fuel, researchers analyzed a Washington State University-developed jet fuel based on lignin, an organic polymer that makes plants tough and woody
25 February 202221 February 2022 Engineered Bacterial Strains Could Fertilize Crops, Reduce Waterways Pollution New approach could mitigate a major source of environmental pollution
31 May 20219 September 2021 Neue Technologie wandelt Kunststoffabfälle in einer Stunde in Kerosin um Katalytisches Verfahren zur effizienten Umwandlung von Polyethylen in Flugzeugtreibstoff und hochwertige Schmierstoffe
12 June 20196 June 2019 Plastic water bottles may one day fly people cross-country Jet fuel production from waste plastics via catalytic pyrolysis with activated carbons
Plastikmüll könnte Kerosin von morgen werden US-Wissenschaftler entwickeln attraktives Verwertungsverfahren, das erheblich Kosten einspart
1 April 201927 March 2019 WSU turning recycled carbon fiber into green building materials Cross‑laminated timber has significant advantages in sustainability over many traditional housing materials, says
3 August 20183 August 2018 The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of July 27th Highlighting annual or even quarterly or monthly rankings and summaries of significant product and service advances
7 February 20189 September 2021 Neue Methode könnte den Weg zur Wasserstoffwirtschaft ebnen WSU-Forscher entwickelten eine sehr einfache, fünfminütige Methode, um große Mengen eines hochwertigen Katalysators zu erzeugen
New water-splitting method could open path to hydrogen economy WSU researchers developed a very simple, five-minute method to create large amounts of a high-quality catalyst
13 October 201712 October 2017 Improving air quality with soy Air pollution is a major public health issue worldwide. Could bio-based filters be the answer?
4 September 201730 August 2017 Spinning plant waste into carbon fiber for cars, planes Washington State researchers report transforming lignin into carbon fiber to produce a lower-cost material strong enough to build car or aircraft parts
31 August 201729 August 2017 Researchers Use Lignin to Create Carbon Fiber for Cars and Planes Their work will be showcased at the 254th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
21 August 201717 August 2017 Algae cultivation technique could advance biofuels Researchers developed a unique biofilm reactor that recycles gasses and uses less water and lower light than typical reactors
28 March 201726 March 2017 New way to characterize cellulose, advance bioproducts WSU researchers revealed discovery that provides further insight into the surface and bulk chemistry of cellulosic fibers
25 January 201723 January 2017 Researchers develop environmentally friendly, soy air filter The research could lead to better air purifiers, particularly in regions of the world that suffer from very poor air quality
21 October 201619 October 2016 Researchers make breakthrough in biobased materials WSU scientists find new type of solvent to separate lignin from wood
13 January 201612 January 2016 Discovery advances biowaste-to-jet fuel research WSU Tri-Cities researcher finds way to make biofuel from plant matter
17 December 201516 December 2015 New catalyst paves way for bio-based plastics, chemicals New catalyst is made from corn or other biomass, to convert bioethanol into isobutene in one step
23 October 201521 October 2015 The airlines: who’s doing what in aviation biofuels? Who’s a Major Player, who’s a Pioneer, who’s committed, who’s monitoring the space as a stakeholder? We look at 45 airlines and their efforts in bringing low-carbon fuels to the marketplace
23 April 201515 February 2018 Researchers use plant oils for novel bio-based plastics Researchers have developed a new way to use plant oils like olive and linseed oil to create polyurethane, a plastic material used in everything from foam insulation panels to tires, hoses and sealants
1 April 20151 April 2015 Wood & Panel Europe: Paints and Coats for WPC Flipbook coverstory discussing requirements of suitable coating systems for WPCs
29 October 201428 October 2014 New catalyst could improve biofuels production WSU researchers to use iron along with tiny amount of palladium to serve as a catalyst
29 August 201428 August 2014 Water leads to chemical that gunks up biofuels production Study shows water trips up key chemical reactions that turn plants into fuels, provides scientific principles that can speed up biofuel development
7 January 20146 January 2014 Washington DNR seeks mobile pyrolysis demonstration units One selected unit to be awarded with at least $20,000
12 June 2013 Alternative jet fuels: Washington State University exhibit to open at Paris Air Show Vanguard of U.S. efforts in using alternative biofuel focusing wood-based jet fuel
15 April 2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Transportation Secretary LaHood Renew agreement to promote renewable fuels in the aviation industry Resolution with the FAA and private-sector partners to continue development of a robust aviation biofuels industry
17 January 2013 Texas researcher looks into biodiesel production from lignin Scientist's team project was recently awarded $2.4 million by the U.S. DOE
16 January 2013 Pulp as Biodegradable Plastic in Disposable Food Containers Thermoplastic made from sugar beet pulp and PLA allows a variety of new uses
3 January 2013 Energy Department Awards $10 Million to Develop Advanced Biofuels and Bio-based Products Financial support for five projects with innovative synthetic chemical and biological technologies for converting biomass into sugar
27 February 2012 ZeaChem to Receive USDA Grant to Develop Advanced Biofuels Bio-based fuel production begins expected in 2013
28 September 2011 ZeaChem and Partners Awarded $40 million USDA Grant ZeaChem Will Produce "Drop-In”Advanced Biofuels at Boardman, Oregon Biorefinery
