Research discovers enzyme that transforms distiller’s corn oil (DCO) into aviation biofuels

CNPEM study, which detailed the structure and functioning of the enzyme, was published in Nature Communications A discovery by the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), in Campinas (SP), points out ways to transform distiller’s corn oil into renewable fuels, such as biokerosene and green diesel. The study, published in Nature Communications,…

CNPEM facility combining sequencing and metabolomics infrastructures now accepting research proposals

Under the name Multi-omics, the new facility will operate on a rolling basis; researchers interested in these new resources may submit proposals from January 13 The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), an organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), is accepting research proposals to use the equipment…

CNPEM and Reservas Votorantim sign agreement to map genetic heritage in the Atlantic Forest

The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) and Reservas Votorantim (RV), a company dedicated to land management and developing Votorantim’s green economy projects, have signed an agreement to partner in bioprospecting related to herbivores and micro-organisms in the Atlantic Forest that includes bacteria, yeasts and fungi. This partnership initially focuses on carrying…

CNPEM’s Bioprocess Development and Scale-up (DEB) facility receives research proposals until December 18th, 2024

Between 11/18/2024 and 12/18/2024, the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) will receive research proposals from the external academic public for use of the Bioprocess Development and Scale-up (DEB) facility. Approved proposals will be made public until 01/31/2025 and fulfilled between February and December 2025. Using the DEB installation is free of…

CNPEM research recognized at 3rd RBQAV Congress

Georeferenced modeling study explores the potential of degraded pastures to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Research from the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) won second place for oral presentations of technical and scientific projects at the 3rd Congress of the Brazilian Network for Biokerosene and Sustainable Hydrocarbons for Aviation (RBQAV), which…

Webinar: Planning for Sustainable Biofuel Industries

Online event takes place on October 11, 2023 from 9 a.m.; registration is free Currently, bioenergy (energy from bio-based sources) provides 13-14% of the total global energy consumption. Modern bioenergy is expected to meet at least 15% energy demand in Net Zero Scenario of IEA. In this context, sugar sector value chain in developing countries…

New CNPEM study analyzes economic and environmental impacts of biologically based techniques to produce fuels from sugarcane and soybean oil

New CNPEM study analyzes economic and environmental impacts of biologically based techniques to produce fuels from sugarcane and soybean oil Researchers from the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), an institution overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), have just published a study revealing valuable data on prospects for…