Capabilities
Sugars are converted into ethanol in fermentation tanks. This ethanol is then separated, purified, and recovered for use as a transportation fuel.
NREL biomass researchers and scientists have strong capabilities in many facets of biomass technology that support the cost-effective conversion of biomass to biofuels—capabilities that are in demand.
The NREL biomass staff partners with other national laboratories, academic institutions, and commercial entities at every stage of the biomass-to-biofuels conversion process. For these partners, our biomass researchers develop customized analytical methods, provide training in new procedures, and help optimize conversion from exploratory process research through to pilot-scale process runs.
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