By: Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E. Introduction Conventional jet fuel is made in oil refineries by various processes that convert crude oil into intermediate streams that...
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What do "biofuels consultants" do?  The term “biofuels” refers to a fuel produced through a mainstream biological process like agriculture (as opposed to fuels that...
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"Biomass" refers to organic materials derived from plants and other living organisms, that can be used as a source of renewable energy or various bio-based...
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Bioenergy is energy derived from biomass, including organic materials such as crops, wood, agricultural and forest residues, and municipal solid waste.  Bioenergy is expected to...
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Many different feedstocks are used in the production of biofuels. Lignocellulosic biofuels are those produced by feedstocks that contain lignocellulosic biomass, composed of cellulose, hemicellulose,...
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Maximizing profits when developing sustainable bio-based chemicals is primarily achieved by selecting cost-effective and sustainable feedstocks, implementing efficient and optimized production processes, and identifying and...
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Synthetic biology is a multidisciplinary field that combines biology, engineering, and computer science to design and construct new biological parts, devices, and systems.  Scientists in...
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Residuals” refers to liquids that contain a high concentration of solids and are left over after industrial processes including wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, mining...
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What do "feedstock experts" do? In the “renewable” world, the term “feedstock” is used to mean any renewable, biological material that can be used directly...
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While there are many specialties within the bioeconomy, finding a specific bioeconomy expert witness may be a bit challenging. Large renewable energy and biochemical consulting...
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Enzyme experts, often called enzymologists or biochemists specializing in enzymes, are involved in studying, characterizing, and applying enzymes in various scientific and industrial contexts. Enzyme...
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The newest advances in biofuels technologies continue to focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing sustainability. New technologies have the potential to continue to...
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Alternative proteins are a broad grouping of protein foods that are derived from sources other than live animals. This umbrella term includes the sub-categories cell-based...
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What are the differences between the old definition of "renewable biomass" and the EPA's newly proposed definition?  The proposed changes to the definition of “renewable...
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Green Ammonia and Methanol are both alternative fuels being explored for use in marine shipping, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the...
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