This is a review of the biomass-fed chemical process projects to renewable chemicals which were published in Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) and Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN) from 1/1/16 to 10/31/16, including activity in bioplastics,…
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Biomass Advantages
Are there biomass advantages? Actually, there are many advantages in using biomass as a source of energy which is why biomass projects are now increasingly regarded as viable enterprises by entrepreneurs and investors. Biomass—living or…
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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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Biomass & Non Recyclable Plastics to Liquid Fuels
This is a PowerPoint by former Lee Enterprises Expert, Dr. Lorenz Bauer (dec’d), about creating liquid fuels from biomass and non-recyclable plastics. It discussed overflowing the world’s overflowing landfills, plastics in the ocean, and how…
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Supercritical Biomass Conversion
What are supercritical biomass conversion experts? The supercritical steam conversion of woody biomass directly to a refine-able bio-crude, or directly to sugars, to monomers, and to synthesis gas have all been demonstrated. And supercritical steam…
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Front End Loading or Pre-Project Planning (PPP)
Biofuels Project Planning involves an initial step called front end loading or pre project planning (PPP). This is a formal process for the process for conceptual development of processes in the up-stream, biotechnology, petrochemical, refining…
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