Articles tagged with "biomass"
The Plan to Turn the Caribbean’s Glut of Sargassum Into Biofuel
The Caribbean, particularly Mexican coastal areas like Cancun and Quintana Roo, is facing an unprecedented influx of sargassum seaweed, with forecasts predicting up to 400,000 tons washing ashore this summer. This seaweed not only mars the region’s beaches and tourism appeal but also releases harmful gases such as hydrogen sulfide, methane, and carbon dioxide as it decomposes, negatively impacting local economies by an estimated 11.6% GDP drop in affected areas. The causes of these massive algal blooms remain uncertain, with potential factors including warmer ocean temperatures, increased agricultural runoff, and shifting ocean currents. To address this environmental and economic challenge, experts propose converting the sargassum into biofuel and construction materials. Engineer Miguel Ángel Aké Madera highlights that processing 500 tons of sargassum daily could produce 20,000 cubic meters of biogas, roughly equivalent to the daily fuel demand of an average Mexican gas station. This approach is favored over creating consumer products due
energybiofuelbiomasssargassumrenewable-energybiogascarbon-creditsZero Emission Marine Energy Survives The Trump Chopper
The article discusses the surprising continuation and even expansion of support for marine energy within the U.S. energy policy under President Donald Trump, despite his well-known emphasis on boosting fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Alongside these traditional energy sources, Trump’s administration has also maintained backing for certain renewable resources, including hydropower, geothermal, biomass, and notably marine energy. Marine energy, which harnesses power from oceans and rivers, is emerging as a viable baseload power source capable of providing constant electricity, a critical advantage over intermittent renewables like wind and solar. This sector remains relatively new but holds significant potential to contribute to the U.S. energy mix, especially for remote and island communities, and to support blue economy applications such as ocean observation and desalination. Further highlighting the momentum behind marine energy, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an expanded collaboration with Norway that now includes marine energy alongside hydropower. This international partnership, which has existed for over two
energymarine-energyrenewable-energyhydropowerbiomassgeothermalclean-energyScientists 3D-print thermal insulation fibres from wheat straw
Researchers led by Dr. Chi Zhou at the University at Buffalo have developed a sustainable thermal insulation material by 3D-printing fibers derived from wheat straw, an agricultural byproduct typically burned after harvest. Wheat straw’s natural fibrous and porous structure provides effective thermal insulation, high mechanical strength, and enhanced flame retardancy compared to other organic materials. The process involves pulping wheat straw into a slurry, drying it into a thick ink, and cross-linking the fibers with an organic binder to ensure material integrity before 3D printing. This innovation offers a renewable, biodegradable alternative to conventional insulation materials like glass and rock wool, which rely heavily on fossil fuels and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. To address the slow printing speed of early methods, Zhou’s team redesigned the 3D printer with a slot-die nozzle and multiple nozzles for faster, more uniform material deposition, making the process scalable for industrial production. Using wheat straw not only reduces environmental impact by lowering emissions and decreasing agricultural waste but
materials3D-printingthermal-insulationsustainable-materialswheat-strawbiomasseco-friendly-materialsSyncraft Builds High-Altitude Climate Positive Power Plant In The Swiss Alps - CleanTechnica
The article highlights a pioneering decentralized renewable energy project in the Swiss Alps by the cleantech company SYNCRAFT. The Engadine installation converts local forest residues into renewable electricity, usable heat, and biogenic carbon (biocoal), making it a climate-positive power plant. This approach not only generates clean energy but also sequesters carbon in solid form, contributing to long-term carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and supporting net-negative emissions goals. Central to the project is the CW1800-500 system, which integrates with existing infrastructure such as boilers and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) units. SYNCRAFT Automation’s advanced control platform is a key feature, enabling real-time data exchange, thermal circuit control, heat load balancing, indoor ventilation coordination, and overall system efficiency optimization. Despite the challenges of high-altitude construction, SYNCRAFT’s engineering teams have progressed with assembly, including pipework, electrical systems, and automation deployment. Manufactured in Europe to high industrial standards, the
energyrenewable-energybiomasscarbon-captureautomationclimate-positivepower-plantNREL & Crysalis Biosciences Collaborate To Scale Up Domestic Biomanufacturing Technologies - CleanTechnica
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