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Miscanthus Giganteus biomass pellets as a sustainable replacement for coal in power generation
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Miscanthus Could Offer Viable Alternative to Coal

November 19, 2015

Scientists adapting tropical grass to grow in British climate hope to replace coal in power stations with sustainable biofuel from Miscanthus.

3D printing technology using cellulose derived from sustainable Miscanthus Giganteus biomass
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Cellulose Can Be Printed in 3-D

November 13, 2015

Researchers at Chalmers University have managed to print 3D objects made entirely from cellulose, opening new applications for Miscanthus-derived materials.

Comparison of food crop versus Miscanthus biomass land use efficiency in sustainable agriculture
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Food versus Biomass – Time to Reconcile?

November 4, 2015

The "food versus fuel" debate affects us all. Growing biofuel crops like Miscanthus on marginal land offers a path to reconciliation.

Mature miscanthus plants growing outdoors
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Miscanthus Used to 3D Print Houses with Bio-Concrete

November 3, 2015

Dutch bio entrepreneurs NNRGY Crops use locally grown Miscanthus Giganteus to make 3D printable bio-concrete for sustainable construction.

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Agricultural machinery used for Miscanthus Giganteus cultivation and harvesting
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Could Miscanthus Power Its Own Machinery?

November 1, 2015

New Holland aims to stay ahead of rapidly evolving farming and biomass sectors with innovative hydrogen-powered machinery fueled by biomass.

Miscanthus Giganteus being forage harvested into a field trailer
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ETI Report on UK Climate Change – Miscanthus in the Mix

October 17, 2015

Energy Technologies Institute states biomass combined with carbon capture remains the only credible route to deliver negative emissions for UK 2050 targets.

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