An exotic microbe and an unusual extraction process may add up to an economical way to make a promising biofuel
(PHYSorg.com Chemistry)

Taking a step closer to a `green` replacement for fossil fuels, a research team that includes a chemical engineer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has developed a novel process using an unusual solvent and an exotic microorganism that may make it possible to manufacture isobutanol and other biofuels more economically.