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Tennessee switchgrass press release

 

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The Science of Small
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Fueling America - Switchgrass Science

At the University of Tennessee, switchgrass is all the buzz. It's a plant that's farmer & environment-friendly, and a cheap alternative to high-priced corn ethanol. (6:00) (text version)


Other Fueling America Segments

Scientist looking at a jar of algae

Power of Green
UC-Berkeley is unlocking the chemical power of green algae to produce hydrogen fuel without the usual greenhouse gas byproduct. (6:53)

 
scientist with yeast

Super Yeast
Purdue has modified a yeast that breaks down sugars in straw and corn waste enabling more cost-effective ethanol production. (3:47)
tech holding tube

Fats To Fuel
A Small Business Innovation Research grant has resulted in technology that efficiently recycles industrial fats into biodiesel. (5:27)

 

 

Last Updated: 05/01/2008