The Bioprocessing Separations Consortium leverages U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investments and the combined expertise of national laboratories and industry partners to tackle complex separation challenges in converting biomass into fuels and chemicals. Our goal is to develop cost-effective, high-performing separation technologies through coordinated research that addresses industry-relevant issues. Through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) between participating laboratories and industry partners, we work together to advance these transformative technologies.

The Consortium’s key objectives to advance sustainable aviation fuels and low-carbon bio-products include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating component recovery from complex streams
• Developing stable, continuous separations of bio-products and intermediates
• Mitigating impurities in bio-derived streams that affect catalyst performance
• Selectively separating lignin into monomers and oligomers

By entering into a CRADA with the Bioprocessing Separations Consortium, partners can:

• Work directly with top researchers in the field of bioprocessing separations, gaining access to their knowledge and expertise.
• Leverage state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and facilities to accelerate research and development efforts.
• Derisk new technologies and processes so that they can be brought to market more quickly and efficiently.
• Share intellectual property through a framework that supports shared innovation while protecting proprietary technologies.

To explore partnership opportunities or learn more about the CRADA process, download the CRADA template and contact our team at [email protected].

Funding provided by DOE supports research activities at the national laboratories. Industry partners are required to contribute via cost-sharing, which may include financial contributions and/or in-kind support.

For additional information about the Bioprocessing Separations Consortium and current projects, please visit our Capabilities page.