Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU)

What if we could grab methane before it goes into the atmosphere, and make something useful out of it? Mango Materials is doing just that — using methane-eating bacteria, they've developed a way to convert methane into biodegradable polymers that can replace carbon-intensive plastics. The company collaborated with #ABPDU to optimize their process and test out industrial-scale relevant equipment before investing in their own pilot scale systems. Learn more about how we helped them refine their production process: https://lnkd.in/gqric5hJ #biomanufacturing #bioeconomy #PHA #PlasticWaste #methane #BiodegradablePlastic #decarbonization #sustainability #CleanEnergy #CarbonNegative Ning Sun Berkeley Lab

I am at the Cell Symposia in Cardiff this week. Please connect if you are there too!

We're excited to be a part of BioCircular Valley and to help turn agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley into sustainable bioproducts and biofuels. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/gcddvHWp #bioeconomy #biomanufacturing #AgriculturalWaste #bioproducts #biofuels

A hands-on laboratory course at ABPDU is preparing bioprocess engineering students for careers in the bioeconomy. Part of the UC Berkeley Master of Bioprocess Engineering program, the course provides students with the rare opportunity to operate industry-relevant bioprocessing equipment and learn from experts in the field. Now heading into its fifth year, the program's impact is seen in its 45 graduates who have launched careers in biomanufacturing and the pharmaceutical and food industries. The course’s developers believe the program and the course will serve as the blueprint for future workforce development efforts that will be necessary to fuel the bioeconomy. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gDp2xtFU #bioeconomy #biomanufacturing #bioprocessing #BioprocessEngineering #biotech Berkeley Lab Biosciences Area at Berkeley Lab

In the world of scientific research, time is indeed a precious resource. Unfortunately, chemical engineers often face the challenge of manually measuring dozens of samples per experiment. This manual process can be time-consuming, costly, and error-prone. To address this issue, I collaborated with the chemical engineers at the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) to develop a Python image analysis program that can measure liquid volume samples within a matter of seconds. The program operates through two main stages: training and prediction, both requiring a set of images. By integrating Python image processing and machine learning techniques, we developed a solution that efficiently analyzes over a dozen samples in less than a minute. Upon completion, the program also generates an Excel file containing all sample results for easy reference and analysis. For more details about the project, please refer to the poster below or feel free to message me on here. This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) under the Community College Internship (CCI) program. Special thanks to my mentors Dupeng Liu, Ph.D., Ramkrishna Singh, PhD, and Justin Edaugal for their invaluable guidance and support throughout this project. #MachineLearning #STEMResearch

Interested in showcasing your company at a future ABPDU Expo? We will be hosting a virtual expo this fall highlighting vendors for scale-up software, equipment, and expertise. If you are interested in presenting your company at this event, please complete this form: https://lnkd.in/ggt6Vj9J

The latest issue of The Reactor is out now! Featuring our latest case study and alumni highlight, an opportunity to feature your company at an upcoming #ABPDU expo, funding opportunities and more. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gBv4QHN7 Not subscribed to The Reactor? Sign up here to receive our quarterly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/diDvbPS #biomanufacturing #bioeconomy #bioproducts #fermentation

#ABPDU alum Akash Narani, M.S., PMP's career has revolved around the scale up of bio-based technologies. Learn more about his career journey and his outlook on the future of the biomanufacturing industry in our newest alumni highlight: https://lnkd.in/dMYkKKih Berkeley Lab Biosciences Area at Berkeley Lab #bioeconomy #biofuels #biotech #bioproducts #biomanufacturing Read more ABPDU alumni highlights: https://lnkd.in/gXJCVkTg

Interested in a Laboratory Operations role? This Senior Research Associate Role supports all three Emery Station East organizations: ABPDU, Agile BioFoundry, and Joint BioEnergy Institute https://lnkd.in/gvfmiAZB

Our own Laura Fernandez was featured in Biosciences Area at Berkeley Lab's Behind the Breakthroughs series. Read the profile to learn more about Laura's career journey and current work at #ABPDU, where she helps companies scale up their #fermentation processes. #bioeconomy #biomanufacturing #bioindustry