MicroBio Engineering, Inc. has partnered on projects exploring biomass conversion into energy through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), renewable natural gas (RNG) production, and ethanol extraction. MBE is currently working on scaling HTL technology for conversion of regional wet wastes into distillate fuel products.

Energy Consulting Services - MIcroalgae

Microalgae as a feedstock for biofuels is a concept that first gained momentum in the 1970s as next-generation fuels were sought to replace traditional fossil fuels. MBE and its progenitors have been instrumental in furthering this research, but commercial-scale implementation remains a significant challenge. If you are interested in an aspect of microalgal energy conversion, whether it is biodiesel from lipid-rich cells, bioethanol fermentation, microbial fuel cells (MFCs), or upgraded anaerobic digestion for increased RNG yield; set up a consultation with MBE to ensure your project has a solid foundation.

SOlutions

An essential but often overlooked aspect converting municipal wastewater biosolids (“sludge”) into biocrude through HTL is the disposal of aqueous phase (AP) waste products. MBE addresses this challenge with an integrated biorefinery approach. Such a biorefinery would pair HTL with a supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) process to provide reclaimed water free of PFAs, microplastics, and residual toxic organics. Heat recovered from the SCWO reactor enhances HTL efficiency, reducing production costs. The resulting sludge-derived biocrude is well-suited for hydrotreating into "drop-in" fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).