Bio-plastics are gathering lots of attention as U.S companies increasingly embrace the concept of a circular economy that aims to create innovative, sustainable ways to reduce waste and preserve resources. Biodegradable plastics are made from…
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Second Generation Biofuels
Second-generation biofuels (advanced biofuels), are those biofuels that can be manufactured from various types of non-food biomass. Examples of second generation biofuels are those made from algae, renewable fuels made via the Fischer-Tropsch process, cellulosic…
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Plasma Gasification Expert
Plasma Gasification Expert What does a plasma gasification expert or plasma gasification consultant do? First, let’s define plasma gasification. Plasma gasification refers to an extreme thermal process using plasma. Plasma is a fourth state of…
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Techno-economic analysis: Algae Cultivation
How do algae experts assist in techno-economic analysis (TEA). TEA is the combination of conceptual process design and production cost estimation activities. Algae cultivation refers to the growth and recovery of algal biomass in open…
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Biomass IP Experts
What does a biomass intellectual property expert or biomass IP consultant do? First, let’s define what we mean by intellectual property in the bioeconomy. As research continues to advance, individuals and companies worldwide continue to…
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Renewable Energy
What is a renewable energy? First, an energy source that is not renewable is finite. Energy sources like petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear fuel are all finite. No more is being made. Once they are…
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Site Planning to Mitigate Environmental Risks
In well-developed bioeconomy projects, initial site planning, placement of facilities, and mitigation of potential environmental risks, are the factors that help improves a project’s chance of overall economic success. It is critical for project developers…
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Biomass Wildlife Impact
It is well known that sustainable feedstock development is the cornerstone of the bioeconomy, but does sustainable biomass production encompasses things like wildlife impact, and more than just reliable annual yields of high-quality feedstock? Biomass…
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Renewable Biofuels
The production of renewable biofuels and advanced biofuels in the U.S. still is in its infancy, with significant growth potential. These fuels — made from living or previously living substances, such as agricultural products (soybeans,…
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PFAS Experts
PFAS is short for “poly and perfluoroalkyl substances”. You likely encounter it regularly, maybe multiple times a day. You might even consume it. PFAS, a class of more than 4,000 different chemicals, is everywhere. It turns…
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