While concrete is certainly one of the most used materials in the world, making it generates about 8% of anthropogenic carbon-dioxide emissions. When concrete is made,...
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By Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E. Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest California leads the nation in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) implementation initiatives.  This is...
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The global biofuels market was valued at $109.96 billion in 2021.  It is predicted to reach $201.21 billion by 2030.  Like in most industries, market...
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The increasing amount of waste is one of the most challenging problems facing the world today.  As a nation, Americans generate more waste than any...
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“Cell-based meat” refers to meat that is grown directly from cells instead of meat that is harvested from an animal body. There is a broad...
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Biocatalysis is the use of enzymes as catalysts.  Unfortunately, the word "biocatalysis" often seems to invoke the thought that the principles of chemistry and thermodynamics...
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What is bioethanol fuel?  Bioethanol, or ethanol as it is generally called, is a fuel generally produced by a process of sugar fermentation.  When the...
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“Low-cost feedstock” is a common term in the bioeconomy, with many simply equating this to “waste”.  There was a time when restaurants paid to ship...
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The agricultural, renewable energy and bio-economy (ethanol, biodiesel, biomass, agribusiness, solar, wind, etc.) industries have had a lot of crossover and growth in the US...
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Railroad tie pyrolysis presents some interesting opportunities.  In the U.S. alone, over 20 million new wood railroad ties are installed every year. While wood is...
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A fermentation expert refers to one who assists with the aerobic or anaerobic growth of bacteria, fungi, algae, yeasts, or fungi in glass or steel...
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Sometimes we think of fermentation in terms of preserving foods or producing alcoholic beverages or acidic dairy products.  But the term “fermentation” encompasses much. Fermentation...
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USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Funding Opportunity OPPORTUNITY USDA is making this funding available through the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business...
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A report from the UN last month noted that the world is on track to increase emissions by 10.6 percent as compared to 2010 levels, and...
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Livestock feed evaluation? Livestock producers are constantly in search of ways to improve the economics of their operations.  One effective way of realizing improved economics...
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