MetGen are pioneers in industrial enzymes for lignocellulosic biomass and are trying to empower industries to get the most out of biomass with their enzymatic technologies. Alex Michine, CEO of MetGen gave this enlightening overview of MetGen’s ‘how’, the Sweetwoods project and its integrated biorefinery flagship, enzymatic lignin valorization with MetZyme Pureco, enzymatic lignin fractioning, […]
By Michael A. Fatigati, Senior Consultant, Vantaggio Renewables Special to The Digest Preface: The term ‘infrastructure’ recalls images of roads, highways, bridges, dams, power plants, trains, various modes of shipping, navigable waterways, and airports. This infrastructure has, in some cases, been funded via private, profit-making sources or, in other cases, via public budgetary means. Because […]
This week, it’s all about cellulose and 3D printing and these Top 10 Innovations are so cutting edge you can literally dress yourself from head to toe in it. From cellulose sequins and cellulose eyeware to 3D printed cornstarch menswear and 3D printed sandals using coconut and pineapple wastes, it’s hip and happenin’. But don’t […]
Algae has a lot of recent federal support, and this presentation takes us there. The Advanced Algal Systems is working on a host of strategies to focus on enhacing productivity, feedstock, quality and robust yields while developing higher-value bioproducts. Alison Goss Eng, Program Manager, Feedstock Supply and Logistics and Advanced Algal Systems, Bioenergy Technologies Office, […]
Neste’s MY renewable diesel is the best part of ‘diesel molecules’ and diesel specs, according to Neste. Check out this presentation by Dirk Vaughn, Head of Renewable Diesel Sales North America for Neste given at ABLC 2019 in Washington, D.C.to get the details on how renewable diesel is NOT biodiesel, what exactly is it then, […]
In Florida, The Digest announced that the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC 2020) will be held March 25-27, 2020 at the Mayflower Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC, and outlined the agenda, themes and announced a first wave of event speakers. More about ABLC The event website, agenda and conference details including registration and the 2 […]
KnipBio is a biotechnology company developing responsible and sustainable commercial feed solutions for the aquaculture industry. KnipBio’s game-changing single cell protein combines the attributes of protein-packed fishmeal and carotenoids into a single fishmeal replacement — KnipBio Meal (KBM). Larry Feinberg, PhD, CEO, Co-Founder & Board Member of KnipBio gave this illuminating overview of how their […]
Digital biology is a phrase that seems as mystical as a unicorn, but Vineet Rajgarhia, Senior VP of Biochemicals at Praj Industries, shared this presentation at ABLC 2019 in Washington, D.C. on how the oil industry is using digital tools and how biofuels, biochemicals, and biotech can use digital tools to transform themselves. The presentation […]
Iogen was the world`s first company to successfully use modern “enzymatic hydrolysis” technology to produce commercial quantities of cellulosic ethanol for field demonstrations… beginning production in 2004. They are also developing new ways to use biogas, another cellulosic biofuel, as a transportation fuel. Brian Foody, President & CEO of Iogen Corporation offered insight into developing […]
Nebraska is home to the invention of Kool-Aid, home to billionaire Warren Buffet, and home to the first Arbor Day, but the state’s innovations go beyond that. It’s also home to production facilities for Novartis, Zoetis, Celerion, Merck Animal Health, and Novozymes. And one organization is trying to be the champion of biotechnology and an […]
