Methanol (CH₃OH) is a chemical and is the simplest alcohol. Also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol (since it was originally produced mainly by the distillation of wood), methanol today is mainly produced industrially…
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Polymer Pyrolysis
Recent revelations help us understand the need for polymer pyrolysis, noting that a very large fraction of the polymers (plastics) that we recycle end up in landfills anyway have outraged some and raised widespread concern…
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Renewable Diesel Expert
What does the renewable diesel expert do? Renewable diesel is a premium-quality diesel produced from renewable and sustainable feedstocks such as waste animal fats, waste vegetable oils, and greases. It allows a significant reduction in the carbon…
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Plastic Recycling
Despite the many positive benefits to using plastics and the impact they have had on daily life, they currently seem to have more of a negative reputation, and plastic recycling has become a booming business. …
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Biofuels Companies
Biofuels companies are making rapid advances. Companies from around the globe are making headlines almost daily. Those like Cosan, Verbio, REG, Green Plains, and Gevo maintain large market caps. The large oil companies have entered…
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Due Diligence in Biomass Project Acquisition
What does a due diligence expert do in biomass-related projects? Capital projects such as biomass plants are often sold at various stages of development, including pre-construction, mid-construction, and fully operational. Investors seeking to purchase such…
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Environmental Review – Renewable Energy Projects
What is an environmental review in a renewable energy project? Environmental review is the identification and evaluation of the potential impact a renewable energy project (REP) may have on natural and human resources. As is…
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Biomass Sourcing, Storage, and Preparation
Many biomass-based projects show that problems frequently occur due to over-simplified assumptions as to the sources, delivering quality and quantity, storage and reclaim requirements, and pre-processing of biomass to meet the process feedstock specifications. If your…
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Global Biofuels Production
What does global biofuels production look like worldwide? While global biofuels production did increase in all major producing regions, it was at slower rates than in the previous decade. The United States is still the…
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Diesel Biodiesel
Diesel biodiesel, or simply “biodiesel,” refers to 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…
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