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Read about NREL's impacts on innovations in bioenergy research.

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Ethylene Production Via Sunlight Opens Door to Future

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Algal Biofuels

Algal Pretreatment Improves Biofuels Yield and Value

Reviving Algae from the (Almost) Dead

Unique Bioreactor Finds Algae's Sweet Spot

Biomass Conversion

NREL Overcomes Obstacles in Lignin Valorization

Novel Combination of Enzyme Systems Could Lower Biofuel Costs

Supercomputer Exposes Enzymes Secrets

NREL's CelA Catalyzes Plant Cell Walls Faster

Improving Catalyst Efficiency in Bio-Based Hydrocarbon Fuels

NREL Patents a Catalyst that Removes Syngas Tar, Boosting the Economics of Biofuels

New Cellulase Identification Method Holds Promise for Lower-Cost Biofuels

NREL Breaks New Ground in Plant Pretreatment for Biofuels

Cellulosic Ethanol

DuPont-NREL Partnership Delivered Key Innovations for Large-Scale Cellulosic Ethanol Facility in Iowa

NREL Proves Cellulosic Ethanol Can Be Cost Competitive

Reducing Enzyme Costs Increases the Market Potential of Biofuels

Ethylene Production

Ethylene Production Via Sunlight Opens Door to Future

NREL Produces Ethylene Via Photosynthesis; Breakthrough Offers Cleaner Alternative for Transportation Fuels

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