What do biotechnology experts or consultants do? Biotechnology is the use of some biological processes for industrial or other purposes, like the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. There are…
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Nutraceutical Expert
What does a nutraceutical expert or consultant do? The term “nutraceutical” is used to describe these medicinally or nutritionally functional foods. Nutraceuticals, also called medical foods, phytochemicals, functional foods, and nutritional supplements, include such everyday…
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Biomass Solids Agitation via Turbine
What percent of biomass solids can be successfully agitated with a turbine agitator? In the early days of the development of biomass hydrolysis reactors, it was common to use rotating barrels (similar to continuous solids dryers),…
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Biofuels Experts & Consulting Services
Updated November 2025 to reflect current trends, technologies, and consulting insights in the global biofuels industry. At LEC Partners, our biofuels experts help investors, developers, and operators evaluate, develop, and optimize renewable fuel projects. With…
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Hydroprocessing Experts
What does a hydroprocessing expert or hydroprocessing consultant do? Hydroprocessing refers to any of several chemical engineering processes including hydrogenation, hydrocracking, and hydrotreating, especially as part of biofuels or oil refining. Hydroprocessing experts can design…
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Pilot Plant Experts
What do pilot plant experts do? Pilot plant experts work closely with research scientists to scale chemical and biological processes. They are familiar with the four scales associated with process development – lab, pilot, demonstration,…
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Hydrothermal Carbonization
What is hydrothermal carbonization and what does a hydrothermal carbonization expert do? Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) is a process that is capable of converting organic matter into carbon-rich substances in the presence of water, at temperatures…
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Torrefaction Expert
What is torrefaction and what does a torrefaction expert do? Torrefaction is the roasting of any solid biomass in an inert atmosphere with some of the volatile components of the feedstock being driven off in…
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Agitation Expert
What do agitation experts do within the bioeconomy? Very simply, the agitation expert consults with clients on the design and application of agitation systems. This may include calculating power, shaft speed, and impeller systems for…
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Technical Due Diligence
What do technical due diligence experts in renewable fuels or renewable chemicals do? Biotechnical due diligence or renewable due diligence(DD) is a comprehensive appraisal of a biomass process undertaken by a prospective manufacturer or…
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