Fossil energy biotechnology: A research needs assessment. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10108593· OSTI ID:10108593

The Office of Program Analysis of the US Department of Energy commissioned this study to evaluate and prioritize research needs in fossil energy biotechnology. The objectives were to identify research initiatives in biotechnology that offer timely and strategic options for the more efficient and effective uses of the Nation`s fossil resource base, particularly the early identification of new and novel applications of biotechnology for the use or conversion of domestic fossil fuels. Fossil energy biotechnology consists of a number of diverse and distinct technologies, all related by the common denominator -- biocatalysis. The expert panel organized 14 technical subjects into three interrelated biotechnology programs: (1) upgrading the fuel value of fossil fuels; (2) bioconversion of fossil feedstocks and refined products to added value chemicals; and, (3) the development of environmental management strategies to minimize and mitigate the release of toxic and hazardous petrochemical wastes.

• Research Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Program Analysis
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-91ER30156
• OSTI ID: 10108593
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/30156--H1; ON: DE94004239; BR: KD0100000
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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