Bioplastics are derived from renewable resources such as cornstarch, sugarcane, or potato starch, as opposed to traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. This renewable source reduces the carbon footprint associated with plastic production, making bioplastics…
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Bioenergy’s Role in a Low Carbon Future
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 significantly influence the world’s transition to a low-carbon future. This…
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Synthetic Biology: Practical Applications
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 synthetic biology use genetic engineering to create artificial DNA sequences…
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Managing Waste: Why It Is So Hard To Change The Way We Do It
For years, we have been told that we are running out of landfill space and that new methods for waste management are needed to reduce environmental impact. Recycling and waste conversion technologies that can reduce…
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Biomass Derived 2G Sugars to Lipids for SAF
Biomass-derived 2G sugars can be converted to lipids, which can bolster the HEFA feedstock reservoir for SAF production. This conversion process is known as lipid synthesis, and it involves the conversion of 2G sugars into…
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Processing Methods for Developing Meat-Like Texture from Plant Protein Materials
What processing methods are ideally suited to develop meat-like fibrous texture from plant protein materials? Processing methods ideally used to develop this meat-like fibrous texture from plant protein materials are extrusion, directional freezing, and high-pressure…
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Agricultural Residue -The Future of Optimizing Biorefineries
Agricultural residue-derived nanocellulose has the potential to be a key component of recarbonizing materials and optimizing biorefinery business cases. Nanocellulose is a light solid substance obtained from plant matter which comprises nanosized cellulose fibrils. It can…
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Biomass Feedstocks To Help Derisk Biofuels Projects
Biomass feedstocks that have front-end material handling steps factored in can be a strategic solution for derisking biofuel projects, as they can reduce the complexity of the project and the associated risks. This is especially…
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Forest Product Operations in the Bioeconomy
Performed properly, forest product operations provide for healthy forests, thriving wildlife habitats, energy independence, and strong rural economies. These operations provide a number of significant and unique benefits. These operations provide significant tools and resources…
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Owner Representatives in Bioeconomy Projects
An Owner Representative or Owner Engineer is an expert (or group of experts) hired to provide a range of services and advice to assist project owners. An Owner Engineer (OE) is hired to provide services…
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