Processing waste biomass to reduce airborne emissions
MIT spinoff Takachar converts agricultural waste into clean-burning fuel, and wins Earthshot Prize.
Engineered yeast could expand biofuels’ reach
By making the microbes more tolerant to toxic byproducts, researchers show they can use a wider range of feedstocks, beyond corn.
Pyae Phyo: From Myanmar to NMR
PhD candidate’s journey to the center of the plant cell wall relies on nuclear magnetic resonance technology.
A new way to control microbial metabolism
Chemical engineers program bacteria to switch between different metabolic pathways, boosting their yield of desirable products.
Kristala Prather: Advancing energy-efficient biochemistry
Associate professor of chemical engineering talks about the future of biochemistry and the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Harnessing the right amount of sunshine
Study reveals the mechanisms of a protein that helps moss and green algae defend against too much light.
Gregory Stephanopoulos receives Samson Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels
Metabolic engineering pioneer recognized for his work in the engineering of microbes for biofuels production.
Biofuels: Too early or too late?
Professor Kristala Prather engages undergrads in a discussion about the future of biofuels.
3 Questions: Amit Kumar and Gregory Stephanopoulos on turning waste gases into biofuels
Research conducted by Kumar, along with a team led by Professor Greg Stephanopoulos, looks to the future of emissions reduction and recycling.
A breath of fresh air: D-Lab scales up cleaner cooking solutions
Under the leadership of Dan Sweeney, D-Lab Biomass Fuel and Cookstove Group researches and tests clean cooking products for the developing world.
Where does bioenergy fit into a low-carbon future?
Study evaluates the impacts of a large-scale bioenergy ramp-up.
Catalyzing greener products
Yuriy Román knew that to change the future of catalysis he’d have to cross the boundary between chemical engineering and materials science.
New approach to boosting biofuel production
Different environment helps yeast tolerate high levels of ethanol, making them more productive.