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Future biofuels (2012–2015)

Abstract:
Queensland's biomaterials industry has the potential to be a world leader in a clean energy future. Biomass crops suitable for production locally and globally will be developed and associated emerging conversion technologies will be proven for commercial use. Bioenergy crops including grass crops (e.g. sugarcane), woody biomass (e.g. Eucalypt) & legumes (e.g. Pongamia) will be selected, improved and conversion and extraction processes developed for commercial application. This project will deliver new crop varieties with improved composition matched with new conversion technologies as the basis of a strong biofuels industry for Queensland.
Grant type:
Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program
Researchers:

  • Professor Robert Henry

    Prof of Innovation in Agriculture
    Centre for Crop Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
    Professor of Innovation in Agricult
    Centre for Crop Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Emeritus Professor Peter Gresshoff

    Emeritus Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Emeritus Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Phil Hugenholtz

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation