10 March 20159 March 2015 NREL refines method to convert lignin to nylon precursor Recent findings published in Energy & Environmental Science
6 March 20155 March 2015 Lygos, Inc. announced today that it has successfully achieved pilot scale production of malonic acid from sugar First pilot-scale production of malonic acid from renewable resources at Berkeley Lab's ABPDU
10 October 20149 October 2014 US Department of Energy earmarks $25 million for biofuel research Algal biofuels to help create green jobs, improve the environment, and achieve national energy security
5 September 20144 September 2014 Energy Department announces notice of intent to issue funding opportunity announcement for ‘Targeted Algal Biofuels and Bioproducts’ FOA seeks to improve the value proposition for algal biofuels
25 August 201424 August 2014 DOE aims new program to cut cost of algal biofuels and bioproducts by up to 50% by 2019 BETO’s 2019 projected state of technology for the cost of algal biofuels is modeled at about $7 per gallon without valuable co-products
5 August 20144 August 2014 DOE Biomass 2014 Conference highlights Renewable Chemicals Growing the Future Bioeconomy, focusing on innovative technologies, financing strategies, and public policies needed to grow the bioeconomy
20 May 201419 May 2014 Successful Strategies for Commercial Algae Production Moderated Discussion Overview Among Industry and Federal Government Representatives
3 April 20142 April 2014 BETO debuts interactive integrated biorefineries map Map to help users expand their understanding of IBRs as facilities to produce valuable materials for use in American-made products
