(Note:  This is was written in 2016 and may contain information that is now out of date). In thinking about algae, I am reminded of...
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by Craig (CJ) Evans, Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. More than almost any other emerging industry, financing for the bioeconomy is heavily influenced by and, in...
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Sustainable Polyurethanes and the Bio Economy? Sustainability has become a key concern in polyurethane industry.   Reducing the environmental impact of polymers by replacing fossil derived...
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New BIo Plastics and Resins? Sales of biopolymers and resins are predicted to grow to over $5 billion by 2021.   Biomass derived materials have been...
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In 2015, the Canadian Standards Association adopted and published a series of CAN/CSA – ISO 17225 Solid Biofuels Standards based on the harmonization of European...
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Activated carbon markets? Biochar is an emerging market; growing rapidly, still in its infancy, but with gigaton market potential when we, as in humanity, start...
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By Gregory T. Benz, Lee Enterprises Consulting Introduction Advanced fermentation processes, both aerobic and anaerobic, have been successful on an industrial scale for quite a long...
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Plastics & Microwave Pyrolysis by Dr. Elham Khagami. (This article first published in 2016) Energy is fundamental to economy and survival in today’s social activity....
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Torrefied biomass is available, efficient, CO2 neutral and economic, and likely the best solid biomass on the market.  Torrefaction is a thermal pre-treatment technology used...
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Ocean-Going Vessels Going Green? Currently, over 866 million tons per year of CO2, or 2.4% of the world’s total, come from maritime sources.   A report...
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By: Daniel A. Lane and Joel A. Stone, Lee Enterprises Consulting Opportunities to Transition Ethanol Facilities to Biochemical Refineries? The US commercial petroleum industry started...
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(This 2018 State of the Bioeconomy is brought to you by Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc.  It was written by CEO Wayne Lee and LEC member...
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By Robert Boslego Ethanol accounts for around ninety-four percent of the renewable fuel market in the United States. Average daily production and consumption is over...
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When oil prices are relatively low, and the status of U.S. government incentives has continued uncertainty, a predictable downturn in biofuel and biochemical-related industries increases...
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Waste Accumulation Problems and Opportunities? An incredible amount of waste is produced in Canada and around the world. We are killing our planet by dumping...
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