Bio-Recovery Systems

A technology development company that is currently commercializing cellulosic biomass conversion technology as well as an integrated biorefinery process for the production of other high value biofuels, chemicals, and food products.

ThermoChem Recovery International markets a gasification technology that aims to transform the pulp and paper industry into biorefineries which will not only produce paper, but also renewable energy in the form of green electric power and bio-based fuels and chemicals. TRI's gasification process converts cellulosic feedstocks (including wood chips, bark, forest residuals, agricultural waste and energy crops) into a synthesis gas ("syngas") which can be used to replace natural gas and fuel oil, and can be converted into biofuels and biochemicals. Additionally, per the company, TRI's technology is capable of recovering energy and chemicals from spent pulping liquors. TRI licenses its gasification technology, and aims to provide specialized equipment and engineering services to pulp and paper companies seeking to integrate TRI's process into their mill operations. TRI's proven technology currently is in commercial use at two mills in the U.S. and Canada.

Tethys Research is a discovery company focused on the biotechnology sector. The company's main services include the discovery of new enzymes and chemical entities, using its unique combination of expertise in various disciplines to tackle problems that cannot be addressed with high-throughput screening methodologies. Tethys primarily serves the chemical products and processes industry. It is based in Bangor, Maine.

Aerophase, Inc. is a Longmont, CO based company that has received a grant(s) from the Department of Energy's SBIR/STTR program. The abstract(s) for these grant award(s) are provided as well since they provide insights into Aerophase, Inc.'s business and areas of expertise. Biodiesel is a key component in US plans to reduce dependence on foreign oil and decrease the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels—but current feedstocks and production technologies prevent it from being cost-competitive. This project will provide enabling technologies for a costeffective, energy-efficient method of producing biodiesel fuels from a variety of lowercost feedstocks. Biodiesel is a key component in U.S. plans to reduce dependence on foreign oil and decrease the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels—but current production technology is not cost-competitive. This project will provide enabling technologies for a cost-effective, energy-efficient method of producing biodiesel fuels.

Lynntech is a technology development company that operates in the sectors of artificial intelligence, medical devices, hybrid energy systems, biomedical technology, safety and training, and additive manufacturing. The company offers a range of products and services, including machine learning tools for intelligence and security, health and life sciences, and autonomous systems, training devices for physiological phenomena recognition, and three-channel pumps for medical support capability. Lynntech primarily sells to sectors such as the artificial intelligence industry, medical devices industry, and the hybrid energy systems industry. It was founded in 1987 and is based in College Station, Texas.

Hawaii BioEnergy (HBE) is actively researching all technically, economically, and environmentally viable processing techniques and distribution channels for a variety of energy crops, including but not limited to sugarcane, woody biomass, and algae.