5 Key Tech Takeaways: Highlights from Tech Presented at ABLC 2020
by Iacovos Vasalos (Center for Research and Technology-Hellas/Biofuels Digest) This report summarizes highlights from the ABLC 2020 Biofuels Digest Virtual Conference, which took place in July 7-10, 2020. (And if you haven’t already registered for this year’s ABLC Digital on May 3-7, 2021, check it out now here.)
There were almost 100 presentations in various areas of technology. These represent work carried out, mainly in United States, in National Labs, Universities and companies. Because most of the academic work in bioeconomy is mainly funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), this brief report puts first in perspective the strategic goals of DOE. Following this, each area of technology is summarized, according to the presentations in the various sessions.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – DOE
The DOE program in the transportation sector is illustrated below:
DOE is spearheaded the effort to fund research and development towards converted biomass to liquid fuels.
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According to DOE documents and the presentations in the ABLC 2020, the following conversion routes are pursued
DRY FEEDSTOCKS CONVERTED VIA HIGH TEMPERATURE AND UPGRADING
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BIOMASS PREPARATION
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BIOMASS DECONSTRUCTION PROCESS
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THE HTL PROCESS
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AVIATION FUELS SUMMIT
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MARINE AND HEAVY DUTY BIOFUEL OPPORTUNITIES
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RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS
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RENEWABLE CHEMICALS
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PLASTICS RECYCLING READ MORE