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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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Biobased Acetic Acid

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Bio-based Caprolactone

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Biobased Glycerol

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Renewable Ethanol

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Furfural from Agricultural Residues

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Malic Acid from Biomass

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Renewable Isobutene

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Bio-sourced Polyols

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D-Mannitol from Biomass

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Bio-based Paraxylene

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