National Bioenergy Center
The National Bioenergy Center (NBC) works to advance and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions that move the production of biofuels, bioproducts, biochemicals, and bioenergy to market.
NREL’s bioenergy research covers the full spectrum of discovery science, from exploratory research to pilot-scale processing. Our partnerships with industry, academia, and other government entities are central to achieving the NBC’s goals.
The National Bioenergy Center is led by Center Director Thomas D. Foust. For more information about the NBC, contact us.
Research
Techno-Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis
Biochemical Process Development and Integration
Biomass Deconstruction and Pretreatment
Biogas Upgrading and Waste-to-Energy
Biological and Catalytic Conversion of Sugars and Lignin
Thermochemical Process Integration, Scale-Up, and Piloting
Heterogeneous Catalysis for Thermochemical Conversion