by Doug Rivers, Ph.D. Biomass to Liquid Fuels: The History Serious development to convert lignocellulosic biomass to liquid fuels and chemicals began in the U.S. following the 1973 OPEC oil embargo that left the U.S….
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Latest Developments in Energy Crops
Exploring the Future of Bioenergy: Latest Developments in Energy Crops In the quest for sustainable and renewable energy sources, energy crops have emerged as a promising solution. These specialized crops are cultivated primarily for their…
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Hiring an Expert Witness in Bioeconomy Litigation
Understanding the Bioeconomy The bioeconomy encompasses the production of renewable biological resources and their conversion into value-added products, including food, feed, fuel, and bio-based materials. This broad field includes various sectors, such as biotechnologies, biofuels,…
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SAF and Renewable Diesel Technology
The technology developed to produce renewable diesel for road transportation can also be used to produce other renewables – like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable and recycled plastics, and renewable chemicals. Why is this important? …
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Biofuels Additives
Biofuels often use substances called “biofuel additives” to improve their performance, stability, and environmental characteristics. For example, sugar and corn are prominent feedstocks used in making ethanol. In this ethanol production, denaturants and stabilizers are…
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Expert Witness – Biomass
Biomass Overview In legal proceedings involving biomass, expert witnesses play a crucial role in providing specialized knowledge and insights. Biomass, derived from organic materials such as plants, forestry residues, crops, and waste, has gained significant…
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Feedstock Experts
What do “feedstock experts” do? In the “renewable” world, the term “feedstock” is used to mean any renewable, biological material that can be used directly as a fuel or converted to another form of fuel…
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Biomass Feedstocks To Help Derisk Biofuels Projects
Biomass feedstocks that have front-end material handling steps factored in can be a strategic solution for derisking biofuel projects, as they can reduce the complexity of the project and the associated risks. This is especially…
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Fuel Cell Experts
Fuel cells are solid-state (no moving part) devices that efficiently convert fuel, typically hydrogen (H2) into electricity with the use of an oxidizing agent (often oxygen). Fuel cells are different from most batteries in requiring…
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Feedstock Evaluation & Risk Analysis
As feedstock is the single largest expense in any biofuel operation, feedstock evaluation and the risks associated with the different feedstocks are crucial considerations. As opposed to other types of agricultural-based operations, biofuels see new…
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