Bio-based Product Research at PNNL

Chemicals used in plastics, fibers, solvents & de-icing solutions . . . all developed from bio-based product research at PNNL

Advancements in bioproducts science and technology are resulting in new opportunities for grower associations, commodity processors, and chemical companies, as well as federal agencies interested in the environmental and economic benefits of renewable resources for production of high-value industrial and consumer products. For nearly 30 years, the hallmark of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's bioproducts research has been the development and application of novel thermal, chemical, and biological processes to convert biomass to industrial and consumer products, fuels, and energy. Our patented catalytic processes convert sugars and acids to much higher value commodity and specialty chemicals. We're working with private industry and government to rapidly translate scientific discoveries into deployable technologies that are beneficial to this nation and which will reduce our reliance on foreign oil and gas supplies.
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Capabilities	PNNL is a multi program national laboratory with a broad spectrum of capabilities that can be applied to bio-based product research. This page describes areas of expertise with lists of pertinent patents issued to the Lab.
Facilities	Researchers at PNNL work in a wide variety of specialized, state-of-the-art laboratories. This page describes the facilities available to support bio-based product research.
Projects	A summary of technology development efforts the Lab in the bio-based products area, and links to related articles and publications.
Awards & News	Descriptions of awards received by the Lab for technology developments in the biobsed products area with links to detailed descriptions as well as links to descriptions of our bio-based products work as found in the popular press.
About the Lab	Information on Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Battelle.
NW Collaboration	A Northwest Bioproducts Research Institute has been formed to support development and commercialization of bio-based products