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Society for Biological Engineering (SBE)

SBE is a global technological community that promotes the integration of engineering with biology and realize its benefits through bioprocessing, biomedical, and biomolecular applications. SBE provides opportunities for interaction of engineers and scientists, develops products and services bring value to the broad biological engineering community, and infuses awareness of biological engineering among all functions and activities of AIChE.

Forest Bioproducts Division (FBP)

The Forest Bioproducts Division promotes knowledge sharing and networking on topics dealing with products obtained from forest resources and other lignocellulosic materials.

The Effects of Solvent On Glucose Conversion to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

Nov 2, 2012
Xianghong Qian
Cellulosic biomass represents an abundant renewable resource for the production of bio-based products and biofuels. 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a critical and versatile intermediate for converting biomass to liquid alkanes and many other value-added products. However, cost effective conversion...

Upgrading of Biomass-Derived Liquid to Clean Fuels

Nov 2, 2012
Siauw H. Ng
The objective of this study is to develop and demonstrate a viable economical pathway to produce renewable transportation fuels from cellulosic biomass such as wood chips, forest wastes, and agriculture residues.

Enhancement in Enzymatic Hydrolysis by Mechanical Refining of Pretreated Biomass

Nov 1, 2012
Brandon W. Jones
Cellulose is the most abundant natural polymer. Therefore, cellulosic bioethanol has been identified as a fuel source that has tremendous potential to supplement the United States consumption of non-renewable transportation fuel sources. Although cellulosic bioethanol is poised for market entry,...

Accellerase® Trio: Advances in Cellulosic Enzymes for Commercial Biorefineries

Nov 1, 2012
Vinod Srinivasan
Providing nearly 400 enzyme products ranging from food and beverages to household cleaning and biofuels, Genencor has been a world leader in industrial biotechnology and a pioneer in enzyme innovation. Now a part of DuPont, DuPont Industrial Biosciences provides enzyme products for biomass...

Engineering Complex Phenotypes in Industrial Strains

November, 2012
This book explains current trends and developments in engineering biocatalysts for the production of bulk chemical and biofuels from renewable biomass. The authors guide readers through the engineering of the complex traits and phenotypes needed for particular biocatalysts and bioprocesses.

Biofuels: Metrics and Challenges

AIChE Webinar
Aug 22, 2012
John Carberry

Learn about the critical economic, environmental and social issues that will impact a biofuels project along with the technical programs that could enhance a particular project.

On-Site Biological Graywater Treatment

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Aug 1, 2012
Bobbie Swinson

An Appalachian State University research team, is innovating the field of biolgical water treatment by applying a proven technology to salon and spa wastewater to create functional, multipurpose, "living art" within a small business environment. In this informative webinar you will learn how to "Grow Clean Water".

Algae - The New Green Crude

South Texas Section Webinar
Mar 1, 2012
Barry Cohen

Algae provides one solution to help the US reduce its dependence on foreign oil and create new green jobs. Barry Cohen and Will Thurmond will discuss both the technology and the commercial framework for the New Green Crude.

Cheers! The Chemistry of Wine

AIChE Webinar
Feb 1, 2012
Dr. Ariel Fenster

This webinar provides all the necessary information to fully appreciate this best companion of good food. It presents the history of wine as well as the chemical aspects of fermentation and of aging.

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