Advanced biofuels and bioproducts

From Bio-concept to Bioproduct

Developed. Demonstrated. Scaled.

About Us

Welcome to the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit. Part of the Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, we were established by the United States Department of Energy to help ramp up the bioeconomy.

Bio-Innovation

We enable early stage advanced biofuels, biomaterials, and biochemicals product and process technologies to successfully scale from the lab to commercial relevance.

Partnership

With experienced know-how, rigorous process optimization, and relentless monitoring of yield versus cost, we partner with you to lower your capex, opex, and risk.

Collaborations

Our Collaborations

DOE/EERE/BETO Programs Support

ABPDU provides a critical resource and direct support for several DOE/EERE/BETO programs and consortia

Collaborating With Us

Spotlight

Dr. Todd Pray, ABPDU Program Director, Receives Berkeley Lab’s Director’s Achievement Award

Dec 15, 2018

Todd Pray, ABPDU's Program Director receives Berkeley Lab's prestigious Director's Achievement Award for 2018 Technology Transfer Berkeley Lab's Director’s Awards program recognizes significant achievements of Lab employees. Each year, these awards are given for...

Predictive modeling to de-risk bio-based manufacturing by adapting to variability in lignocellulosic biomass supply

Jan 8, 2018

This study develops a predictive model to optimize biomass blends for commercial-scale biorefinery processing

What We Offer

Bio-derived Product Diversity

Whatever your novel or drop-in advanced bioproduct molecule is, we are ready. We have the infrastructure and the expertise to optimize, scale-up, and demonstrate your bioproduct processes. Learn More.

Feedstock And Biomass Flexibility

Next-generation biomass-based inputs present limitless choices and new challenges. We’ll help you navigate the complexity and cost-effectively obtain the best outputs. Learn More.

Bio-concept Development & Validation

We’re completely impartial. When we provide third party validation of the commercial feasibility on your bio-concept, your stakeholders know you’re on the right track. Learn More.

Bio-process Prototyping & Optimization

Mitigating your risk during scale up and accelerating technology readiness levels is top of mind for us. With our flexible, customizable equipment and experienced team we’re able to quickly prototype and adjust your bio-processes. Learn More.

Scale-up Integration & Demonstration

There are many steps to successfully move advanced bioproducts from the bench or lab to commercial scale deployment. We leverage capital project and industry best practices to design robust integrated pilot processes. Learn More.

Funding & Grant Proposals Support

The right data, access to networks, and an experienced team are a winning combination to help you raise funding and take your bio-innovation to market. Learn More.

Tell us about your project

Our Team

With decades of industry and related experience in diverse areas of energy, materials, nanotechnology, molecular biology, biofuels, and biochemical process development and manufacturing, we are proud to have a talented, multi-disciplinary team that pools their significant expertise to forge new ground in bio-innovation.

Leadership

Dr. Todd Pray, Ph.D., MBA

Program Head

Akash Narani

Bio-Process/Facilities Engineer

Dr. Deepti Tanjore, Ph.D.

Research Scientist – Fermentation and Recovery

Dr. Ning Sun, Ph.D.

Research Scientist

Dr. Eric Sundstrom, Ph.D.

Senior Process Engineer

Meet Our Team

Newsroom

Press Releases

Dr. Todd Pray, ABPDU Program Director, Receives Berkeley Lab’s Director’s Achievement Award

Dec 15, 2018

Todd Pray, ABPDU's Program Director receives Berkeley Lab's prestigious Director's Achievement Award for 2018 Technology Transfer Berkeley Lab's Director’s Awards program recognizes significant achievements of Lab employees. Each year, these awards are given for...