Project management within the domain of the bioeconomy entails the application of one’s knowledge, competencies, tools, and methodologies within the context of a specific bioeconomy project. The primary aim is to effectively plan, execute, and…
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Aerobic Fermentation Processing
Bioprocessing encompasses a spectrum of techniques, with some involving aerobic fermentation, while others are centered around anaerobic processes for the production of ethanol and chemicals from starches and lignocellulosic materials. Aerobic fermentation stands as a…
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Foaming During Fermentation
by Greg Benz, P.E. In aerobic fermentation, a frequent issue is the tendency for an aerated liquid to generate foam. In extreme cases, the foam can be so severe as to render the fermenter inoperable…
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Needs Accelerating Sustainable Agriculture
By Mike Sticklen, Lee Enterprises Consulting Sustainable Aviation Fuel needs Sustainable Agriculture. Throughout my work with Lee Enterprises Consulting, I often get asked about producing renewable and biobased fuels, chemicals, and plastics from alternative feedstock…
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Challenges of Scale
By Tony Cartolano, Lee Enterprises Consulting In 2021, the US Department of Energy announced its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge.[1] The intent was to supply at least three billion gallons of SAF per year by 2030 and to…
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Waste to Energy Consultants
The term “waste to energy” encompasses a variety of technologies consisting of several different thermochemical or biological methods of generating energy from waste materials. Waste-to-energy experts provide expertise in managing waste and its energy conversion. …
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Hiring an Expert Witness in Bioeconomy Litigation
Hiring an expert witness in the bioeconomy can be a bit tricky. In August 2017, I published an article that focused on important things attorneys involved in biofuels or biochemical litigation should look for when…
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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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The Expert Witness in Biofuels and Biochemicals Litigation
When oil prices are relatively low, and the status of U.S. government incentives has continued uncertainty, a predictable downturn in biofuel and biochemical-related industries increases participant discomfort, leading to more lawsuits and finding the right…
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Expert Witness – Biomass
“Biomass” refers to organic materials derived from plants and other living organisms, that can be used as a source of renewable energy or various bio-based products. The term “biomass” encompasses a wide range of biological…
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