Precision fermentation is at the vanguard of sustainable biotechnology, reshaping the contours of multiple industries, from healthcare and food production to materials science. This innovative approach, which harnesses microorganisms to produce targeted, high-value compounds, stands…
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Carbon Capture Challenges
The Challenges Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is widely viewed as a crucial technology for mitigating climate change by reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial processes and power generation. However, it faces several…
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Consulting Experts vs Expert Witnesses in Bioeconomy Related Litigation
Consulting Expert v. Expert Witness In complex litigation involving bio-economy-related matters, experts may be employed as consultants or as formal expert witnesses. Understanding the distinctions between these roles is crucial for effective legal representation. Consulting…
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Pulp and Paper Biorefineries: Old and New Challenges for a Circular Economy Leader
By David Peterson, Lee Enterprises Consulting Introduction When an industry faces significant challenges, which all industries will at some time, quite often the responses not only influence short-term achievements but may also influence the trajectory…
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Petroleum-Based Jet Fuel Production & SAF
By: Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E. Introduction Conventional jet fuel is made in oil refineries by various processes that convert crude oil into intermediate streams that boil within the allowable range of jet fuel. These intermediates,…
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Expert Witness – Economics & Damages in the Bioeconomy
Specialized Expertise in the Bioeconomy The bioeconomy encompasses a vast array of industries and technologies, each with its own challenges and intricacies. The complexity of litigation within the bioeconomy often requires specialized expertise, especially when…
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Alternative Proteins
Alternative proteins are a broad grouping of protein foods that are derived from sources other than live animals. This umbrella term includes the sub-categories cell-based meat, plant-based meat, and protein derived from fungi, but also…
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Renewable Biomass – The Old and New Definitions
What are the differences between the old definition of “renewable biomass” and the EPA’s newly proposed definition? The proposed changes to the definition of “renewable biomass” are significant under the EPA’s new “Set” Rule published…
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Enzyme Use in Textiles
Enzymes are complex protein molecules produced by living organisms. Their function is to make chemical reactions proceed rapidly to continue life. In nature, they are responsible for digesting food and composting trees. Humans have learned…
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Expert Witness in Biofuels Insurance
Types of Litigation Normally Seen in Insurance Matters In the bioeconomy, litigation involving insurance can arise from various scenarios, reflecting the diverse nature of activities and risks associated with bio-based industries. Some common types of…
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