Mango Materials is using methane-eating bacteria to make polymers that can replace carbon-intensive plastics. Scientists at the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) helped refine their production process.
Scaling up the Bioeconomy Workforce
A hands-on laboratory course at the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) is preparing bioprocess engineering students for careers in the bioeconomy.
Laura Fernandez, Fermentation Maven
Meet fermentation engineer, safety liaison, crafter, and triathlete Laura Fernandez. In her work at the ABPDU, Fernandez blends her creativity and engineering chops to hone fermentation recipes for startups, scaling up their experimental bioprocesses.
Ning Sun Featured in Mushroom Documentary
ABPDU research scientist Ning Sun is featured in a Matador Network documentary on how mushrooms can play a role in reducing carbon emissions and creating new sustainable materials. Sun discusses ABPDU’s work with industry characterizing mycelium grown leather material.
Biosciences Area Researchers Place at Berkeley Lab Pitch Competition
ABPDU’s Asun Oka and Dupeng Liu placed second and third at the event co-hosted by the Lab’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School.
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