News

March 26, 2024

Pow.Bio Validates Continuous Fermentation Platform at ABPDU

The ABPDU and Pow.Bio have successfully demonstrated a fermentation platform that could help unlock the full potential of biomanufacturing.

March 21, 2024

ABPDU Plastic Recycling Research Featured in Waste Dive

The research demonstrated a process for breaking down a mixture of conventional and bio-based plastics using a biological process.

February 20, 2024

ABPDU and Partners Develop Bio-Derived Ionic Liquids

Using lignin to create ionic liquids makes use of a low-value byproduct and could make ionic liquids cheaper to produce. 

January 17, 2024

Ning Sun Featured in Mushroom Documentary

ABPDU research scientist Ning Sun is featured in a new documentary on how mushrooms can play a role in climate solutions.

December 07, 2023

Asun Oka, Dupeng Liu Place at Berkeley Lab Pitch Competition

The event was an opportunity for entrepreneurs to get feedback from four judges who hailed from the venture capital community.

November 27, 2023

ABPDU Hosts TechWomen Emerging Leaders

Two Emerging Leaders from the program received mentorship at ABPDU from senior process engineer Dupeng Liu.

November 17, 2023

Putting an End to Plastic Separation Anxiety

Researchers at ABPDU and JBEI, in partnership with X, have developed a process to break down the mixture of conventional and bio-based plastics that ends up at recycling centers.

November 01, 2023

ABPDU Alumni Highlight: Isaac Fitts-Sprague

We spoke with former intern Isaac Fitts-Sprague on how his experience at ABPDU influenced his career path.

October 03, 2023

New ABPDU Capabilities Provide National Lab Resource for Gas Fermentation Development

The new equipment will allow our collaborators to pursue projects involving bioconversion of gaseous feedstocks.

October 02, 2023

Chang Dou Receives AIChE 35 Under 35 Award

The award "honors 35 chemical engineering professionals under the age of 35 who have made great contributions to the field."