NREL's bioenergy research and development activities advance the technologies to produce bio-based energy, fuels, and products.
By modifying catalyst type and reactor configuration, NREL demonstrated improvements in bio-oil yield via an alternative catalytic fast pyrolysis route to biofuels and bioproducts.
NREL scientists partner with industry to develop biomass conversion models to help convey feedstock value for biorefinery customers.
NREL researchers developed a unique experiment to explore how well algae grows in specific regions of the United States.
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