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Biological Processing and Bioproducts

Research includes bioenergy and biorefinery systems, bionanotechnology, synthetic biology, food processing, particulates, fermentation, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable business strategies for biorenewables.

Two chemistry flasks, one with soybeans and the other with oil

Two chemistry flasks, one with soybeans and the other with oil

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Researchers in the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering working in the area of Biological Processing and Bioproducts.

Bio-energy Research: Solid State Fermentation of Biomass for Renewable Chemicals and Fuels

In the coming decades biomass will play a critical role in sustainable development, serving as our only renewable resource for carbon-based chemicals, and providing a practical alternative to petrochemical transportation fuels.

Biomass Pellet Production

Provide Guidance to Small Scale Pellet Producers

Microbiological Engineering

Inactivation of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms by using novel processing technologies such as Ozone, Electrolyzed oxidizing (EO) water, Irradiation, Pulsed UV-light, Super critical carbon dioxide.

Torrefaction of Biomass

Thermochemical Performance of Regionally Important Feedstocks

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