Bioenergy | NREL

NREL's bioenergy research and development activities advance the technologies to produce bio-based energy, fuels, and products.

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NREL Tool Quickly Provides Answers for Chemical Reactions

Learn about the new machine-learning tool

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Lignin Research Yields Additional Answers into Bacteria's Role

Discover new insights into processing lignin

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Global 'Fashion for Good' Program Picks NREL Researcher To Participate

Read about the sustainable fashion initiative

R&D 100 AWARD WINNER! NREL Develops Method to Produce Renewable Acrylonitrile

Take a 360-Degree Tour of NREL's Algal Biofuels Research Facility

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NREL Biosciences Center

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National Bioenergy Center

News Release: National Laboratories Point to Sugars as a Key Factor in Ideal Feedstock for Biofuels

Oct. 19, 2020

News Release: R&D 100 Awards Honor Six NREL Innovations

Oct. 2, 2020

NREL's Bioenergy research supports the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and the Office of Science.