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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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Electrofuels: Microbial Electrosynthesis for Biofuel Production

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Bio-based Isopropanol via Fermentation: A Renewable Route to a Key Solvent and Fuel Additive

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Anaerobic Bioconversion of CO₂ to Methanol

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-59px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_margin="-30px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Methanol is a critical chemical and fuel intermediate, used in formaldehyde, plastics, fuels, adhesives, and hydrogen carriers. Traditionally produced from natural gas or coal, methanol manufacturing...


Bio-based Production of Caprolactam

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Biofabrication of Renewable Polyesters

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Cell-Free Biosystems for Biochemical Production

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Biosynthetic Pathways for Biobased Ethylene

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-65px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_margin="-24px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Ethylene (C₂H₄) is the world’s most produced organic chemical, forming the backbone of plastics, solvents, textiles, and packaging. Traditionally derived from steam cracking of fossil hydrocarbons,...


Microbial Production of Renewable Acrylic Acid

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-68px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-18px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Acrylic acid is a high-demand industrial monomer used in superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), paints, coatings, adhesives, and textiles. Traditionally, it is produced via the oxidation of propylene,...


Engineered Microorganisms for Biopolymer Precursors

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-69px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction As the world transitions toward sustainable materials, biopolymers have emerged as critical alternatives to conventional plastics. They are derived from renewable biological sources and include materials like...


Synthetic Pathways for Biobased Butadiene

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