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Hello,

Here are my thoughts, insights, perspectives, and opinions based on my work in Biomass energy consulting and research — and, of course, my personal reflections!

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Microbial Conversion of Biomass to Itaconic Acid

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Bio-based Production of Succinonitrile

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Fermentative Production of Biobased Acetone

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Enzyme-Driven Pathways for Gluconic Acid

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Metabolic Engineering of Microbes for Terpene Production

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Fermentation of Biomass to Methacrylic Acid

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Biogas Upgrading to Renewable Natural Gas via Biological Methods

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Microbial Synthesis of Hydroxyacids

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Metabolic Pathway Diversification in Microalgae for Biofuels

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Biological Pathways for Dodecanedioic Acid

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