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Advancing the Bioeconomy:
From Concept to Market

NLR's bioenergy and bioeconomy researchers develop innovative, cost-effective, and performance-advantaged biotechnologies that tap into America's abundant biomass and waste resources.

Our research enables consistent, reliable, and domestic supply chains for bio-based fuel, chemical, and material technologies.

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Partner With Us To Develop, Translate, and De-Risk Bioenergy and Bioeconomy Innovations for Market Readiness

NLR partners with with industry, government agencies, academia, national laboratories, and other organizations to integrate and scale-up bioenergy technologies and processes for commercial adoption.

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Interested in helping solve today’s energy challenges and having a positive impact on the regional, national, and global bioeconomy?

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Featured News: Could Seaweed Be Mined for Critical Minerals?

Some seaweeds accumulate rare earth elements. Our scientists are studying which ones do it best.

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NLR's bioenergy and bioeconomy research is supported across R&D programs in the U.S. Department of Energy and through industry partners.

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Last Updated Dec. 4, 2025