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Joint venture launches new energy journal


Wiley and SCI are delighted to announce the launch of Energy Science & Engineering as part of the Wiley Open Access publishing programme. The journal provides authors with a new platform for the rapid dissemination of the latest energy research and will be published in collaboration with SCI. Securing an affordable and low carbon energy supply is a critical challenge of the 21st century and the solutions will require collaboration between scientists and engineers worldwide. Energy Science & Engineering aims to facilitate collaboration and spark innovation in energy research and development. ‘We are particularly proud to partner with SCI in


this venture. The new journal will cover all energy research, from wind energy, photovoltaics and biofuels, to nuclear energy, power engineering and clean technology for fossil fuels,’ said Jon Walmsley, VP & Managing Director, Physical Sciences & Engineering, Wiley. ‘Wiley aims to support researchers by connecting them to their peers, funding bodies and the wider scientific community.’ ‘Energy is one of SCI’s main societal themes and


Energy Science & Engineering further strengthens our portfolio of international scientific journals in this area,’ said Joanne Lyall, Executive Director of SCI. ‘We strongly encourage interdisciplinary learning and believe that the connection between science and engineering will prove particularly valuable to stimulate innovation. ‘Energy Science & Engineering not only offers those who contribute to this vitally important sector a new outlet for their research but also recognises the growing importance of open access journals in the dissemination of high quality research information’ she added. This multidisciplinary journal will appeal to all


researchers and professionals working in any area of energy in academia, industry or government, including scientists, engineers, consultants, policy- makers, government officials, economists and corporate organisations. For more information, please visit: www.energyscienceengineering.com


Event previews


A big month in BioResources


More Crop Per Drop – raising water use efficiency Water is a key enabler to produce more food and biomass required for the world’s increasing population. Accordingly, the focus of this event is on more efficient use of water. Knowing that agriculture uses less than 10% of the world’s total rainfall is not much help to populations in water-stressed areas that cannot grow sufficient food or move to more productive zones. Improving water productivity is therefore vital and has three main components: agronomic and plant science; water storage and transmission; and governance relating to water access and competing uses. This meeting addresses agronomic and plant science particularly, while also examining the scale of the problem and potential impact of climate change; the issues for policy formation; and the priorities for the allocation of time and resources. Timely solutions are necessary and can be


found, but only by focusing on key deliverables. This meeting is intended to be the first in a series of events exploring solutions for raising water use efficiency and delivering more crop per drop. More Crop Per Drop is on 29 November 2012. Policy managers, academics, R&D managers and investment decision makers will all benefit from the expert panel of speakers. Attendees from the media will also enjoy the interactive nature of the day including a Q&A session, and


BioFPR Biofuel analysis webinar


Although biofuels have emerged as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels, an important aspect is the development of renewable fuel characterisation, processes and contaminant analysis using robust analytical methods.


A webinar on 14 November will focus on understanding high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD)


technology for the analysis of carbohydrates in feedstock. It will also look at the analysis of saccharides and cellobiose during the enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates in biomass materials. The webinar will provide examples on the importance of monitoring cellobiose, other saccharides, and their impact on the fermentation process. http://view6.workcast. net/register?pak=2012648362998572


Chemistry&Industry • November 2012 59 the chance to meet the presenters.


Processing Lignocellulosic Biomass The market for fuel and chemical production from lignocellulose is developing fast. SCI and the Centre for Process Innovation


(CPI) are hosting a one-day meeting on 8 November 2012 for people who want to learn more about the challenges and opportunities that come with the next generation of biorenewable energy, materials and fuels based on biomass. The main focus is on the UK role for biomass conversion, and the business implications of the technologies being developed. The conference will explore the


commercial potential of the next generation of biorenewable energy, materials and fuels based on biomass, for processing plants and for brand owners, including: What are the opportunities? How is the market developing? What are the options for the supply chain? This meeting is aimed at biochemical engineers, business and commercial managers, policy managers, academics in the field, R&D managers, marketing and business development managers, technical and operations managers, and investment decision makers.


However, all attendees are welcome and


will value the stimulating presentations ranging from an introductory overview of the market, right through to an examination of the future of lignocellulosic feedstock processing.


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