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Microbial Electrochemical Cells for Biofuel Production

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

[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" 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="-90px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Microbial Electrochemical Cells (MECs) are innovative bioelectrochemical systems that leverage the metabolic activity of microbes to generate electricity or drive chemical conversions. When applied to biofuel production,...


Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Enhanced Biogas Production

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

[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" 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="-95px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Introduction Anaerobic Co-Digestion (AcoD) is an advanced biological process that involves simultaneous digestion of multiple organic waste streams in an oxygen-free environment to produce biogas, primarily composed of methane (CH₄)...


Biochemical Conversion of Lignin to Biofuels

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

[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" 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="-91px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Introduction Lignin, a complex aromatic polymer found in plant cell walls, accounts for 15–30% of lignocellulosic biomass and is the largest renewable source of aromatic carbon on Earth. However, its...


Renewable Diesel Production via Hydroprocessing of Lipids

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

[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" 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="-92px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Renewable diesel—also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)—is a high-quality, drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel, produced by hydroprocessing of lipids such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and...


Biological Conversion of Methane to Liquid Fuels

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways, Uncategorized

[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" 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="-96px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Methane (CH₄), the primary component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas, is widely available from sources like natural gas reservoirs, biogas, landfills, and agriculture. While...


Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Waste Oils

By admin | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

[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" 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="-93px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to petroleum diesel, is typically produced via transesterification of triglycerides using methanol and a chemical catalyst. However, traditional chemical methods face issues when...


Adipic Acid from Biobased Feedstocks

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Products

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px|||||" 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_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Adipic acid is a key dicarboxylic acid used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and performance coatings. Conventionally synthesized from petro-derived benzene through nitric acid oxidation, it...


Bio-based Adiponitrile (ADN)

By Narsi | July 28, 2025 | Bio Products

[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" 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="-97px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Adiponitrile (ADN) is a critical intermediate for producing hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) and subsequently nylon-6,6, which is widely used in automotive parts, fibers, textiles, and engineering plastics. Traditionally produced via the electrohydrodimerization...


Cellulose Acetate

By Narsi | July 28, 2025 | Bio Products

[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" 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="-95px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Cellulose acetate is a semi-synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in wood, cotton, and agricultural residues. It’s widely used in cigarette filters, textiles (acetate fibers), eyeglass frames,...


Renewable 1,4-Butanediol (BDO)

By Narsi | July 28, 2025 | Bio Products

[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" 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="-96px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a key platform chemical used in producing polyurethanes, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), elastic fibers, solvents, and coatings. Conventionally made from acetylene, butane, or formaldehyde, its production is fossil-fuel...