Investing in the Bioeconomy: Risks & Rewards

As with any market, investing in the bioeconomy comes with risks and rewards. Bioeconomy investments often require a longer-term perspective than other investments, as much of the industry is still in its early stages and…
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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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Market Studies In Biofuels

The global biofuels market was valued at $109.96 billion in 2021.  It is predicted to reach $201.21 billion by 2030.  Like in most industries, market studies in biofuels are important to assist investors and developers…
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Anaerobic Digesters: Methane Formation

Anaerobic Digesters: Methane Formation. The inter-microbial distances influence the biodegradation rates and specific growth in the formation of Methane. The microorganisms that form methane are physiological. They can grow only with a few specific substrates,…
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funds

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, a federally funded program designed to encourage research to meet national needs, aims to spark technological innovation, encourage creative ideas and participation by women and socially or economically…
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More Rubber Extraction Refineries Coming?

Are more rubber extraction refineries in our future?  In 2004, the History Channel broadcast a Modern Marvels Special on Natural Rubber. My favorite quote from that special is “Our four most important natural resources are…
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Organic Acids: Key Facilitators of the Bio-economy

Organic Acids: Key Facilitators of the Bio-economy? Recent declines in oil prices and the failure of start-up biofuel processes to meet production cost targets have increased the interest in producing value added chemicals from biomass…
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