The pulp and paper industry comprises companies that use wood as the raw material to produce pulp, paper, paperboard, and other cellulose-based products. Paper is a versatile material with many uses, including printing, packaging, decorating,…
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New Bio Plastics and Resins
New BIo Plastics and Resins? Sales of biopolymers and resins are predicted to grow to over $5 billion by 2021. Biomass derived materials have been used neat and as components in composites and blends for…
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Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is also used in a number of gas/air applications to remove contaminants. As the demand for activated carbon continues to grow, so too, does the number of suppliers. It can be…
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Biofuels Co-Products: Animal Feed
A significant portion of biofuels co-products is in the area of animal feed – often livestock feeding. Does this naturally raise the question as to whether there is a difference between animal-grade and human-grade food…
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Ethanol Proteins – Advanced Process Monitoring
Ethanol plants achieve the best quality ethanol proteins through advanced process monitoring and control. That means starting with consistent control of corn grinding, cook and liquefaction and fermentation so that each fermentation batch is very…
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Biofuels Overview
The terms “biofuels” and “renewable biofuels” refer to a fuel produced by some biological process like agriculture or anaerobic digestion, as opposed to fossil fuels (coal and petroleum) which are produced through a geological process…
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Alternative Energy or Renewable Energy
Are alternative and renewable energy the same thing? By most definitions, alternative and renewable energy do contain a great deal of overlap, as they are both environmentally friendly and part of the bioeconomy. However, there…
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Bioprocess Technology Expert
A bioprocess technology expert or consultant most commonly has a degree in one or more areas including biochemistry, microbiology, and chemical or bio engineering with at least some experience in commercial production and across all…
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The Compelling Case for BioJet Fuels
THE COMPELLING CASE FOR BIOJET FUELS By: Jess Hewitt and Jonathan Lewis, Lee Enterprises Consulting Biojet fuels (aka sustainable aviation fuels) are in the news a lot lately, with one carrier after another announcing a…
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Renewable Diesel Consultant
What does a renewable diesel consultant do? Let’s start at the beginning. Renewable diesel is a premium-quality diesel produced from renewable and sustainable feedstocks such as waste animal fats, waste vegetable oils, and greases. It allows a…
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