by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Insights
Methanation is a catalytic gas conversion technology that produces synthetic methane (CH₄) by reacting carbon monoxide (CO) and/or carbon dioxide (CO₂) with hydrogen (H₂). The process upgrades synthesis gas (syngas) from biomass gasification or renewable hydrogen and...
by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Insights
Microbial synthesis is a biological production technology that uses microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and microalgae to manufacture fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, proteins, biomaterials, and other high-value products. By harnessing natural...
by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Insights
Hydrolytic and catalytic upgrading are complementary technologies used to convert biomass-derived intermediates into higher-value fuels and chemicals. Hydrolytic upgrading uses water, enzymes, or acids to break down complex biomass polymers into fermentable sugars or...
by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Insights
Combustion is the direct thermochemical conversion of biomass into heat by reacting it with an excess supply of oxygen. During the process, the carbon and hydrogen present in biomass are oxidized to produce heat, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and water vapor (H₂O). The...
by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Insights
Torrefaction is a mild thermochemical pretreatment technology that upgrades biomass into a more energy-dense, hydrophobic, and coal-like solid fuel known as torrefied biomass or bio-coal. The process involves heating biomass to 200–300°C in the absence or near-absence...
by admin | Jul 9, 2026 | Insights
Gasification is a thermochemical conversion technology that converts carbon-rich biomass into a combustible gas known as synthesis gas (syngas) by reacting it with a controlled amount of oxygen, air, steam, or a combination of these gasifying agents at high...
