Production of biofuels and renewable chemicals from biomass is projected to grow in the coming decades with increased global concerns over energy shortage and negative environmental impacts caused by ...

Chemical engineers have discovered a small molecule that behaves the same as cellulose when it is converted to biofuel. Studying this "mini-cellulose" molecule reveals for the first time the chemical ...

Semiconducting nanomaterials with 3D network structures exhibit various fascinating properties such as electrical conduction, high permeability, and large surface areas, which are beneficial for ...