Polyurethane science is the study of all types of polyurethanes, including both thermosets and thermoplastics and their applications. Polyurethane chemistry is incredibly versatile, allowing the incorporation of recycle content and bio renewable content, while at…
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Forest Biomaterials
Forest biomaterials are a class of solid materials derived from trees and shrubs. Forest biomaterials are a source of renewable products that offer many benefits in terms of abundance, low density, strength, cost, easily shaped…
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Biodiesel Expert
Biodiesel is a vegetable oil- or animal fat-based diesel fuel consisting of long-chain alkyl (methyl, ethyl, or propyl) esters. Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids (e.g., vegetable oil, soybean oil, animal fat (tallow)…
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Advanced Biofuels. Now? Later? Never?
By Terry J. Mazanec, PhD Advanced Biofuels. Now? Later? Never? Biofuels are not new, of course. Our earliest ancestors mastered fire in prehistoric times, and the use of wood for heat and light was established….
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Biofuels Agitation Expert
Agitation is a crucial part of any biofuels process. This means having the right agitation equipment and making sure it operates properly. A biofuels agitation expert is one who consults with clients on the design…
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Climate Change Experts
So, what exactly is climate change and what do climate change experts do? Climate change is defined as a change in global or regional climate patterns. It is most pronounced from the mid to late…
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Bioprocess Experts
. Bioprocess technology typically uses microbes such as yeast, bacteria, or fungi to produce a product by fermentation and/or enzymes to transform or modify a chemical or material to produce a final product. Bioprocess technology…
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Emerging Biofuels
Like any early-stage venture, having a solid pro forma at the beginning is essential for emerging biofuels projects. Some examples of developing and emerging biofuels might include advanced algae-based biodiesel or biofuels created using petroleum-like…
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Circular Economy and Waste Conversion
The circular economy model aims to reduce waste and promote the reuse and recycling of resources. In 2023, there will be a growing interest in developing circular economy models in the bioeconomy, including the development…
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Ethanol Expert
Ethanol experts are specialists that understand how to produce ethanol by fermentation of corn, milo (grain sorghum), sugar, or cellulose to ethanol. This type of expert requires knowledge of feedstocks (corn, milo, cellulose), enzymatic conversion…
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