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Microbioreactors for Fermentation Optimization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to m2p-labs

Microbioreactors for Fermentation Optimization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to m2p-labs

December 3, 2020 |

If you missed ABLC this summer, check out this illuminating slide guide from Jeff Thornton at m2p-labs where he shares how microbioreactors can be used to de-risk larger scale, more expensive systems, increase throughput data density at low cost which can help you modify high risk experiments and make them low risk at scale, and […]

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Predictive Models and Computing to Accelerate Biofuels: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Scaling-Up of Biofuels

Predictive Models and Computing to Accelerate Biofuels: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Scaling-Up of Biofuels

December 2, 2020 |

This just released report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office sums up the input that 175 participants from biofuels and bioenergy sectors gave at a virtual workshop to come up with best practices for utilizing mathematical modeling tools across multiple scales to reduce technology uncertainty and accelerate scaling-up of biorefinery/chemical production equipment and […]

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5 management tools to reduce hemp biomass harvest variability

5 management tools to reduce hemp biomass harvest variability

December 1, 2020 |

By David F. Peterson, B.S, MBA, Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest This is the second article in a two-part series that you can find on Biofuels Digest – Part 1 is here. Since you are reading this article, you are interested in learning how to better manage your hemp biomass feedstock. Whether the […]

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Decarbonizing Shipping and Transportation: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to BioLNG

Decarbonizing Shipping and Transportation: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to BioLNG

December 1, 2020 |

There are concrete benefits of using BioLNG to decarbonize hard to abate transport sectors like heavy-duty transport and shipping, according to the latest European Biogas Association, Gas Infrastructure Europe, the Natural & Bio Gas Vehicle Association, and SEA-LNG joint paper. The EU production of BioLNG is set to increase tenfold by 2030 and this slide guide shares the […]

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Mastering the Science of Producing Algae: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to iWi

Mastering the Science of Producing Algae: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to iWi

November 30, 2020 |

To go along with our “green” holiday theme today, check out this slide guide on how iWi’s Omega-3 made from algae can go a long way in making us healthier in a much greener way. iWi skips the fish and krill and goes directly to the beginning of the food chain with algae, and also […]

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50 Hottest Companies in Low Carbon fuels, chemicals & materials for 2021 – early voting

50 Hottest Companies in Low Carbon fuels, chemicals & materials for 2021 – early voting

November 30, 2020 |

In Florida, the Daily Digest released the early-voting totals from Subscriber Voting in the 50 Hottest Companies in Low Carbon fuels, chemicals & materials for 2021 — which do not yet include Invited International Selector votes. Companies such as Praj Industries, Renewable Energy Group, LanzaTech, and Amyris were prominent in the early ballots as readers placed much […]

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Enzymes and Microbes Produce More with Less: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Novozymes

Enzymes and Microbes Produce More with Less: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Novozymes

November 29, 2020 |

In September, Novozymes announced they would be a more customer-centric organization. But what does that mean? And how did COVID-19 affect their business strategy for the remaining 2020 months? Find out in this illuminating slide guide that dives deep into their financials, their strategic plans, the latest launched products, plans for the future, and more.

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50 Hottest Companies in Advanced Agriculture & Nutrition for 2021 – early voting

50 Hottest Companies in Advanced Agriculture & Nutrition for 2021 – early voting

November 27, 2020 |

In Florida, Fluid Quip Technologies, Impossible Foods, Beyond Meats and Kula Bio have taken the lead in early voting in the 50 Hottest Companies in Agriculture & Nutrition for 2021. The Digest released the early-voting totals from Subscriber Voting — which do not yet include Invited International Selector votes. News foods dominate, smaller companies shine Companies […]

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An Attitude of Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude

November 26, 2020 |

By Douglas L. Faulkner, President, Leatherstocking LLC and “The Cleantech Conservative” Special to The Digest As I pondered recently the meaning of our American Thanksgiving, I realized that there was much unsaid in a similar vein about the bioeconomy.  In this time of mistrust, misunderstandings, cynicism and defeatism, we all should say out loud unabashedly […]

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Feedstock Conversion Interface Consortium: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Variability

Feedstock Conversion Interface Consortium: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Variability

November 26, 2020 |

We all know variability is inherent to biomass, but what can you do about it? Lots! This ABLC2020 slide guide dives into feedstock variability and the work FCIC is coordinating across an impressive 6 national labs to help address this major operational challenge for anyone who works with any type of biomass feedstock.

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