The initial task of the project consists of a detailed review of state of the art in hydrogen production from ethanol and assessing its potential for demonstration at the pre-commercial scale.
Research Category: Fuels & Emissions
Mitigating cold and warm season nitrogen losses from corn systems (Year 2)
Assess whether winter rye cover cropping and enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) can effectively reduce reactive N losses during the spring freeze-thaw period while maintaining high corn yields
Technoeconomic analysis of carbon dioxide-to-fuel in corn ethanol plants
This research seeks to set the groundwork for large-scale projects to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from corn ethanol plants and convert it to renewable fuels using solar or wind energy.
Efficient range extender using E85 and thermochemical recuperation
This research will enable efficient and environmentally sound utilization of ethanol blends in internal combustion engines. Future engines may play a supporting role in electrified vehicles by serving as battery charging range extender (REx) engine-generators.
Recovery and use of value-added corn functional ingredients
The economic value of traditional cash crops are enhanced by finding new uses in diversified products. Such applications are particularly effective in enhancing health, nutrition and disease prevention.