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Dec 2020
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Ethanol (2020 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in first and next generation bioethanol technologies.  Next generation bioethanol, includes both second generation and bolt-on technologies.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing first and next generation ethanol, and to investigate future capacity developments 
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Dec 2020
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Polymers and Plastics
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Thermoplastic Starch (2020 Program)

The purpose of this study is to analyze developments in thermoplastic starch and thermoplastic starch blends as replacements for conventional petrochemical polymers.  The report examines the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing thermoplastic starch and thermoplastic starch blends, and their relative costs by region against conventional polypropylene and HDPE. 
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Nov 2020
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Polymers and Plastics
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Ethylene, Ethylene Oxide, and Ethylene Glycol (2020 Program)

This report investigates the various commercial and developmental routes for the production of renewable ethylene.  Ethanol, bionaphtha, and methanol are all investigated as biofeedstocks for ethylene, as well as sugar and glycerin based routes directly to ethylene glycol.  Cost of production models, process descriptions, capacity analysis and implications for the conventional industry are included. 
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Nov 2020
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Biorenewable Insights: Butanediol (BDO) (2020 Program)

This report analyzes developments in bio-based butanediol (BDO) technologies. BDO (both 1,4-BDO and 2,3-BDO) derived from bio-based materials or processes can be used as is or converted into a number of chemical products - potentially improving the GHG profile of the process. This study assesses the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing different isomers of BDO via bio-based sources or processes. 
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Nov 2020
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Biocoal and BioCrude (2020 Program)

This report analyzes the various technical and commercial developments regarding biocoal and biocrude to supplement conventional fossil sources. Analyses included technical and economic, as well as potential for impacts on the conventional industry.
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Sep 2020
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Biorenewable Insights: Carbon Dioxide to Chemicals and Fuels (2020 Program)

This report is a comprehensive account on technologies that utilize carbon dioxide. Technologies profiled include carbonates, urea, methanol, ethanol, cement, and others. Results of economic analysis and analysis of CO2 utilization potential are included.
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Apr 2020
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C1 Chemicals and Fertilizers
Oil, Gas and Refined Products
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Hydrogen (2020 Program)

Renewable or green hydrogen is being developed as a working chemical for the renewable fuels and chemicals sector and as fuel for transportation and other applications. Production options explored for several global regions include thermochemical (biomass gasification), bio-methane reforming, electrolytic, and other, advanced pathways.
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Dec 2019
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Biorenewable Insights: Bioplastics for Automotive (2019 Program)

The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of bioplastics used in the automotive industry.  Several commercial technologies are provided for key plastics used in exterior and interior functions, under the hood parts, and chassis components.  The study also compares cost of production estimates for the key bioplastics.
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