(Note: This is was written in 2016 and may contain information that is now out of date). In thinking about algae, I am reminded of my visit some years ago to a platinum mine in…
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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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Water Treatment Expert
What is “water treatment” and what does a water treatment expert or water treatment consultant do? First, let define the term. The short version of water treatment technology is that which uses kinetic energy (not…
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Cellulosic Agricultural Residue
Cellulosic agricultural residue is a broad term used to discuss cellulose based residues left after the harvest of a primary agricultural crop. These include everything that we would traditionally think of, such as corn stover,…
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Bioeconomy Experts
What is the “Bioeconomy”? Bioeconomy is defined as the knowledge-based production and utilization of biological resources, biological processes and principles to sustainably provide goods and services across all economic sectors. It involves using renewable biological…
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Stage Gate Approach to Project Management
A stage gate approach (also known as a phase-gate or waterfall approach) is a common project management technique in which a project is divided into phases or stages that are separated by decision making points known…
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Biomass Technology Experts
Biomass Technology Experts. While there are many types of biomass conversion technologies, they are primarily divided into four major groups. The first group are thermal conversion technologies – those that use heat to convert biomass…
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Biomass Energy Conversion
What is biomass energy conversion? Biomass is organic, meaning it comes from living organisms like plants and animals. In biomass energy conversion, the common biomass materials used for energy are plants, wood, and waste –…
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Torrefaction of Biomass
This is a good PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Expert, Michael Wild, about the torrefaction of biomass. It discusses the input, processing and output, energy balance comparisons, and logistical advantages of torrefaction. For another good PPT…
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