/channels/taxonomy/term/1404/all en /channels/news/exploring-biofuels-opportunity-261684 <p> </p> <p>(Interview with Dr. <strong>Donald L. Smith</strong> Professor, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº; Director and CEO, BioFuelNet Canada)</p> <p><br /> "It is exciting to see a growing concern around the need to reduce GHGemissions.At Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, there has been, and continues to be, some very good work around green chemistry, which is part of a greater sustainability approach. Æ»¹ûÒùÔº has developed the use of micro beto-plant signal compounds as a wayto improve plant productivity, making more biomass available for both food and fuel."</p> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:29:55 +0000 webfull 119838 at /channels /channels/news/biofuelnet-concoit-les-biocarburants-de-l%E2%80%99avenir-259830 <p> </p> <p>Dans l’édifice qui accueillait autrefois la brasserie Dow, angle Peel et Notre-Dame, rebaptisé Carrefour d’innovation INGO, est installé un groupe de recherche qui se consacre au développement des carburants de l’avenir. BioFuelNet regroupe 75 chercheurs de 27 universités canadiennes et travaille avec 90 partenaires industriels. Sa mission : développer une industrie de biocarburants avancés prospère et durable. ...</p> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:44:50 +0000 webfull 117535 at /channels