Use of North Carolina's Biomass Resources for Production of Fuels and Materials
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Organization
North Carolina State University
Award Date
Award Amount
99,951
Program Name
Biotechnology Innovation Grant
Program Category
Research and Equipment Support
Principal Investigator
Stephen Kelley
Fiscal Year
2016
Region
Research Triangle
Project Description:
Dr. Stephen Kelley (NCSU) will optimize technology for producing biofuel from low-cost agricultural and forest residues. This naturally oxegenated fuel, when blended with diesel fuel, can improve the combustion process and reduce pollutant emissions.