Bioeconomy Institute

Spalding identified a key protein that concentrates and transports carbon dioxide in algae. This discovery could help promote the growth of biofuel crops.

Two Iowa State University research farms are growing sugar beets to determine their biofuel potential in Iowa

Lawrence Johnson has been named director of the BioCentury Research Farm, an integrated biorenewables production and processing facility.

Researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production.