California’s low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) was designed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels inside California. Carbon intensity is measured in grams of carbon dioxide equivalents (g CO2e) per unit energy (MJ)…
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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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CleanTech Experts
CleanTech experts, also known as “clean technology” or “Greentech” experts, include specialists in the processes that reduce adverse environmental impacts, minimize greenhouse gas generation and/or avoid air, water, and land contamination. “Clean technology” relates a…
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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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Gas to Liquids Expert
What do gas to liquids experts do? Gas to liquids refers to a refining process whereby natural gas or some other gaseous hydrocarbon is converted into longer-chain hydrocarbons like gasoline or diesel fuel. The Fischer-Tropsch…
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Bioplastics Expert
A bioplastics expert specializes in plastic materials derived from renewable resources, such as plant-based feedstocks. These experts work in the research and development of bioplastics and can help businesses and industries choose the most suitable…
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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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