In Maryland, Army researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)’s Army Research Laboratory have invented a breakthrough tool for rapidly identifying novel proteins with desirable binding properties. Binding agents are a key ingredient in the development of many important Army technologies and platforms, including applications in material repair and energetic composites. However, […]
In Maryland, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is seeking information on potential biodegradable components for unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion systems. The Request for Information singles out turbines, motors and engine components that would biodegrade under UV or in water. The IARPA RFI follows a successful demonstration by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of structural drone […]
In Maryland, Atlantic Biomass integrated biomass-ethanol-SAF process, which was the original focus of its work, can simultaneously be used to produce a high purity SAF syngas feedstock. This creates a Dual Pathway system that can nearly double biomass to SAF yields from about 42 percent to 79 percent without adding biomass cleaning, syngas scrubbing, or other […]
In Maryland, the Maryland Biofuels Task Force, a diverse coalition of ~50 subject-matter experts representing 30+ agricultural, environmental, governmental, nonprofit, academic, and industry organizations, recently released its comprehensive report assessing the challenges, costs, feasibility, and statewide benefits of expanding the use of higher biofuel blends across Maryland. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) estimates […]
In Maryland, BTS Bioenergy recently opened the Maryland Organics Recovery Center (MORC), a new satellite facility to its flagship anaerobic digestion (AD) facility, Maryland Bioenergy Center (MBC). This strategic expansion is designed to meet the growing demand from food distribution centers for a cost-effective and logistically streamlined way to manage large volumes of inedible, expired, […]
In Maryland, InventWood, creator of SUPERWOOD, recently announced it has secured $15 million in the first close of its Series A funding round. This investment marks a significant milestone as the company prepares to begin shipments from its first commercial manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland, in the third quarter of 2025. InventWood has now successfully […]
In Maryland, Enviva, LLC announced its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic transformation. Enviva is well-positioned for long-term growth and consistent operating performance, allowing the company to serve its customers as a market leader and critical partner in meeting their demand for renewable fuel. Enviva’s Plan […]
In Maryland, high-performance athletic surfaces manufacturer Beynon Sports has received the U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for its polyurethane binder products BEYPUR™ 320-Bio and BEYPUR™ 340-Bio. Both binders contain 24% biobased content and are suitable for various applications, including bonding materials like rubber, foam, cork, and wood mulch. The BEYPUR™ 340-Bio variant […]
In Maryland, Beynon Sports announced that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for BEYPUR 320-Bio and BEYPUR 340-Bio polyurethane binder products. BEYPUR 320-Bio containing 24% biobased content is a one-component moisture curing aromatic polyurethane binder designed for use in a variety of applications, bonding together different kinds of […]
In Maryland, the design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer are excited to announce the completion of construction for WSSC Water’s $271 million Piscataway Bioenergy Facility in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where biosolids will be turned into green energy. The facility is projected to generate approximately $4 million per year in revenue, […]
