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NASA looks at plant biomass as new source of biofuel in space

August 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Moffett Field, Calif.-based scientists plan to apply a new bionanotech approach, which breaks down inedible plant material into usable sugars. Full Story »

Biorefineries alive and well, say experts

June 12, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Next-generation fuel technologies using biotech are finally coming of age, say leading executives in the field. Full Story »

Bill Gates gets slimed

September 18, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The credit crunch didn't stop investors like Bill Gates from putting cash into algae this week. Details of this and 19 other deals. Full Story »

DuPont-Danisco in Tennessee cellulosic ethanol project

July 24, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Mascoma takes a back seat as Dupont Danisco joins an initiative to build the first pilot-scale biorefinery in the country. Full Story »

Google gets into more solar

May 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The search giant's philanthropic arm adds cash to a big round for BrightSource, and we spot nine other deals over the past week. Full Story »

Another cellulosic powerhouse formed

May 14, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Delaware's DuPont and Denmark's Danisco team up on $140 million venture, initially targeting corn stover and sugar cane bagasse for next generation biofuels. Full Story »

Converting cellulosic ethanol into cash

February 28, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Next generation biofuel companies pull in funding, along with 10 other deals that landed on our radar over the past week. Full Story »

Four cellulosic ethanol projects to get cash from U.S. DOE

February 27, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The projects focus on developing improved enzyme systems to convert cellulosic material into sugars suitable for the production of biofuels. Full Story »

Mascoma gets money for cellulosic ethanol demo

December 20, 2006 - by Dana Childs - Full Story »
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