Microbe Magazine

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FEATURES
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Bioenergy and Biofuels for the Future
The term “biofuel” may sound exotic and new to some members of the public, but it has been part of microbiologists' vocabulary for a long time. The colossal increases in the cost of fossil fuels and the volatility of the market have served as warnings to the entire world about these finite, ...
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Combining Agriculture with Microbial Genomics To Make Fuels
Despite major challenges, we believe that cellulosic sugars in agricultural waste are the best sustainable source for biofuels to meet world wide energy needs. One key challenge involves dealing with diverse cellulosic sugars, many with high levels of lignin. Other tough challenges include conver...
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Photobiological Hydrogen Production – Prospects and Challenges
Global energy demand is projected to increase 50% or more by the year 2030, with coal remaining the primary fuel for developing countries. Because of the deleterious effects of fossil fuels and the uncertainties of future sources, the development of alternative renewable energy supplies such as h...
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Microbial Fuel Cells: Plug-in and Power-on Microbiology
If scientists have their way, “green” beer won't be limited to St. Patrick's Day celebrations anymore. Breweries are taking their wastewater, which is rich in organic material, and turning it into electricity with bacteria in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). MFCs can generate valuable commo...
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