Interview: WISE Intern Tomas Wesley Green, Univ. Kansas November 16, 2016Tomas Wesley Green from the University of Kansas used his WISE internship in Washington to study how agricultural resources can contribute to the energy supply and bioeconomy. He looked a
Madhu Khanna on the Potential of Cellulosic Biofuels October 3, 2019Madhu Khanna discusses cellulosic biofuels, their economic and sustainability benefits and tradeoffs, and what's needed to see cellulosic biofuels thrive.
Advanced Manufacturing Progress: Intensification of Fast Pyrolysis June2019Advanced Manufacturing ProgressRobert BrownFast pyrolysis is one of many processes being developed to convert biomass into advanced biofuels and other energy and chemical products. In fast pyrolysis, biomass is rapidly heated to about 500°C to release volatile compounds that are quickly...
CCUS Pathways to Synergistic Fossil and Renewable Energy Infrastructure Archived Webinar Oct 15, 2014 This presentation focuses on practical and reliable solutions to climate change issues associated with power plants and how such solutions can enable far more effective use of both renewable and...
Development of a Commercially Viable Algae Biofuels Process Archived Webinar May 8, 2013 This presentation will provide an overview of a process to produce algae bio-crude from algae grown in open ponds using non-potable water and non-arable soil.
From Wet Algae to Liquid Fuels Archived Webinar Mar 20, 2013 The presentation provides some general background on biofuels and on the use of algae as a biomass source for making liquid fuels. The presentation focuses on R&D efforts related to processing...
Biofuels: Metrics and Challenges Archived Webinar Aug 22, 2012 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.
Algae - The New Green Crude Archived Webinar Mar 1, 2012 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...
Providing Energy to a Growing World: Bio-Gasoline and High-Efficiency Engines Archived Webinar Jun 9, 2011 Dr. Holtzapple describes the challenges of providing energy to a growing world. To address energy needs, he shows how the MixAlco process converts waste biomass into bio-gasoline. Further, he...
Energy (South Texas Section March 2011 Meeting) Archived Webinar Mar 4, 2011 Dr. Holtzapple will describe the challenges of providing energy to a growing world. To address energy needs, he will show how the MixAlco process converts waste biomass into bio-gasoline. Further, he...
Biological Synthesis of Fuels and Chemicals Archived Webinar Jul 22, 2010 Global energy and climate problems have stimulated increased efforts in synthesizing fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. Compared to the traditional biofuel, ethanol, higher alcohols offer...
Biomass: Alternative Feedstocks for Fuels, Chemicals & Polymers Archived Webinar May 17, 2010 This presentation provides a high-level review of the current trends in technology and markets for biomass feedstocks and the future outlook.
Biomass Energy Systems for Steam, Power, and Fuel Production Archived Webinar Nov 6, 2009 This webinar covers the subject from the forest to stack. The emphasis is on the tried and true, with diagrams and photographs of actual equipment and installations.
Challenges for Global Energy Archived Webinar Apr 21, 2009 This presentation describes and evaluates the technical, political, and economic challenges involved with widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies. It discusses what it would take, on a...
CEP: News Update February2019News UpdateA Hub for Appalachia’s Emerging Petrochemical Industry A recent U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) report highlights the potential benefits of Appalachia Development Group’s (ADG) proposed infrastructure project, the over $3 billion Appalachian Storage and...
Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University: The Future of Chemical Engineering October 23, 2018Christine Grant of NCSU reflects on and adds to her 2008 thoughts on chemical engineering's future.
Curt R. Fischer, Stanford University: The Future of Chemical Engineering October 16, 2018Stanford University's Curt Fischer revisits his thoughts from 2008 on chemical engineering's evolution and future.
Vijay Swarup, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering: The Future of Chemical Engineering October 9, 2018ExxonMobil's Vijay Swarup shares his thoughts on chemical engineering's evolution and future, with an eye on energy needs.
Process Safety Management for Bioethanol eLearning (online) CourseProcess safety management is different in the biodiesel industry. Gain tools, techniques and regulatory guidance tailored to your unique needs.
Process Safety Management for Biodiesel eLearning (online) CourseBiodiesel producers face unique compliance challenges and issues. Find out how to solve them the way OSHA requires.
Consider a Career in Biotech June 26, 2018Looking for a promising career direction? Biotech is a vast and diverse field and has growing opportunities.
RAPID Interviews Professor Robert Brown, Director of the Bioeconomy Institute (BEI) at Iowa State May 21, 2018Dr. Brown explains the benefits of autothermal pyrolysis for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals, and discusses BEIs work.
Fungi Hold Secret to Wood-based Advanced Biofuels February 21, 2018A team of researchers at the University of York have discovered a set of enzymes in fungi that could help make wood an even more promising source for advanced biofuels.
CEP: News Update February2018News UpdateAIChE’s Initial Placement Survey: The Class of 2017 A new batch of chemical engineers entered the workforce in early summer last year. AIChE conducted its Initial Placement Survey in July 2017 to learn where those graduates were heading. Annual...
Biojet Fuel Production from Ethanol and Isobutanol Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Biojet fuels production from renewable ethanol and isobutanol will significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry. In...
From Field to Fuel: The Effect of Biomass Feedstock Composition on Fast Pyrolysis, Vapor Phase Upgrading, and Hydrotreatment Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Fast pyrolysis of biomass followed by hydrotreating of the resulting pyrolysis liquid can produce a low-oxygen hydrocarbon liquid which holds promise...
Hydrodeoxygenation of Phenols and Derivatives to Aromatics Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 12, 2016Phenols and substituted phenols can be produced from depolymerization of lignin, as we presented before at the AIChE conferences [1-2]. Hydrogenation...
Preliminary Evaluation of High-Pressure Circulating Fluidized Bed Biomass to Fuels Technology Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 12, 2016Pyrolysis of second generation biomass, such as crop residues or non-food crops, seems to be a very promising option for generating clean, renewable...
Cellulosic Ethanol Production through Chemical Detoxification Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 12, 2016Cellulosic ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass offers a sustainable solution for transition from fossil based fuels to renewable...
Development of a Blended Feedstock Strategy to Address Challenges of Feedstock Cost for Biochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 11, 2015A blended feedstock strategy is currently under investigation at Idaho National Laboratory to address challenges associated with the high cost of...