From Concept to Market
NLR's bioenergy and bioeconomy researchers develop biotechnologies that tap into America's biomass and waste resources.
Our research enables reliable domestic supply chains for chemicals, fertilizers, materials, minerals, and fuel technologies.
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NLR partners with with industry, government agencies, academia, national laboratories, and other organizations to integrate and scale-up bioenergy technologies and processes for commercial adoption.
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Why Use Living Cells?
Researchers address technical challenges for ‘cell-free’ biomanufacturing—which could reduce the costs of bio-based chemicals.
NLR's bioenergy and bioeconomy research is supported across R&D programs in the U.S. Department of Energy and through industry partners.
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Last Updated July 8, 2026