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 bio-based fuel, chemical, and material 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 April 7, 2026