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The Advanced Bioeconomy: New Fortunes 2019

The Advanced Bioeconomy: New Fortunes 2019

April 11, 2019 |

Let’s turn to New Fortunes 2019 – our overview of what we believe will be the 24 hottest market segments in the near term – places to focus your innovations and to unlock value – and we hope these are valuable in the discussions during ABLC week.

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The Advanced Bioeconomy: State of the Industry 2019

The Advanced Bioeconomy: State of the Industry 2019

April 11, 2019 |

This 2019 State of the Industry overview was presented at ABLC 2019 in Washington, DC, by the Digest team.   In any discussion of decarbonizing transport, we start with the bioeconomy itself. It’s an unfamiliar term to many — some people think it’s a fast-growing but small segment, some think of it as a sleeping […]

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Thermochemical Processes for Waste Recycling: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to KIT

Thermochemical Processes for Waste Recycling: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to KIT

April 10, 2019 |

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association has more than 9,000 employees and an annual budget of about EUR 785 million, making it one of the biggest research and education institutions worldwide. They create and impart knowledge for the society and the environment. Their innovation efforts build a bridge between […]

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The Competitive Edge: AVA Biochem AG

The Competitive Edge: AVA Biochem AG

April 10, 2019 |

AVA Biochem AG Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF, CAS 67-47-0) derived from sugars is the link between biomass and furan-based chemicals. With its […]

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Cap and Trade, RINs, and the Risks of the Future

Cap and Trade, RINs, and the Risks of the Future

April 9, 2019 |

Mike Newman is a Director of Parhelion Underwriting Special to The Digest The best climate policy – environmentally and economically – limits emissions and puts a price on them. Cap and trade is one way to do both. It’s a system designed to reduce pollution in our atmosphere. The cap on greenhouse gas emissions that […]

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DME’s Zero Emission Pathway: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels

DME’s Zero Emission Pathway: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels

April 9, 2019 |

Oberon Fuels is bringing DME to North America. DME (dimethyl ether) is a clean-burning diesel alternative. Oberon Fuels is facilitating the growth of the DME transportation industry by converting biogas and other hydrocarbon rich waste streams to higher valued commodities such as DME. Rebecca Boudreaux, Ph.D., President of Oberon Fuels, gave this illuminating overview of […]

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Food and drink packaging from seaweed and animal hides, beer six-pack rings, mouse ears for humans, vehicle pigments, carbon fiber for building materials, hempcrete, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 8th

Food and drink packaging from seaweed and animal hides, beer six-pack rings, mouse ears for humans, vehicle pigments, carbon fiber for building materials, hempcrete, and more: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 8th

April 8, 2019 |

The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top innovations for the week of April 3rd In today’s Digest, food and drink packaging from seaweed and animal hides, beer six-pack rings, mouse ears for humans, vehicle pigments, carbon fiber for building materials, hempcrete — these and more, ready […]

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Cellulosic Biofuels: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen

Cellulosic Biofuels: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen

April 8, 2019 |

Iogen is a leading biotechnology firm specializing in transforming cellulosic ethanol biofuels into real, reliable and cost-effective fuels for today’s cars and trucks. Iogen specializes in developing, designing, de-bugging, scaling-up and deploying cellulosic biofuel technology. Brian Foody, CEO of Iogen Corporation gave this illuminating overview of the cellulosic biofuels market today, biogas, and more, at […]

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Protected: ABLC 2019: The Complete Presentations

Protected: ABLC 2019: The Complete Presentations

April 8, 2019 |

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The Blue Revolution: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to KnipBio

The Blue Revolution: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to KnipBio

April 7, 2019 |

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 premium, protein-packed fishmeal and carotenoids into a single effective and affordable fishmeal replacement — KnipBio Meal (KBM). KBM is a transformative breakthrough in the future of aquaculture feed. Russ Heissner, […]

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