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Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel

Developing new and sustainable fuels and products from biomass, Professor Bin Yang works with members of his lab at WSU Tri-Cities. Yang led research into new, economically feasible production of sugar for biofuels. / SOURCE: WSU

May 9, 2025

BY Washington State University

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