A UB research project was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to make ‘farming’ biofuel more efficient and affordable.

Polyculture farming mimics natural ecosystems and can increase crop diversity, enhance productivity and help protect against common pests. Engineers at the University at Buffalo are looking to employ similar techniques in biomass harvesting. 

Futurity features a study by Yinyin Ye  and Ian Bradley on wastewater surveillance and COVID hospitalizations. 

Bioenergy Insight reported that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $2 million to Ian Bradley for a project to monitor and process control strategies to mitigate the impact of bacterial pests on algae crops.

Highlights include making hydrogen fuel cell less expensive and keeping bridges open after earthquakes.