Bioenergy is a form of energy that works by converting organic materials, known as biomass, into usable energy. Bioenergy technologies enable the reuse of carbon from biomass and waste streams into alternative fuels, chemicals, and other products.
Feedstock Technologies R&D develops strategies and supports technology development to mobilize reusable carbon resources to enable the production of bioenergy and bioproducts.
Bioproduct production R&D develops bio-based products and chemicals.
CO2 utilization R&D investigates technical pathways for converting carbon dioxide into biofuels and bioproducts.
Conversion technologies supports research and development of biomass feedstocks conversion into biofuels and bioproducts.
Data, Modeling, and Analysis technologies supports research, analysis, and tool development to address the economic and environmental dimensions of bioenergy and bioproducts.
Systems Development and Integration R&D works to lower the risk of bioenergy production technologies through verified proof of performance at the pilot or lower scales, facilitating further development and validation at demonstration and pioneer scales by private stakeholders.
Transportation biofuels research aims to accelerate the production of advanced biofuels for heavy modes of transportation.
Research efforts include converting waste to energy as potential high-impact resources for the domestic production of biofuels, bioproduct precursors, heat, and electricity.