The Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) employs several tools, models, facilities, and techniques to help researchers and industry overcome the obstacles of feedstock variability, characterization, preprocessing, conversion, techno-economic analysis, and more.
Capabilities and Facilities
Biomass Resources and Feedstock Characterization
Providing a library of physical samples and standardized lab techniques to characterize feedstocks and generate high-quality data for storage, processing, conversion, and yield.
Biomass Preprocessing, Material Handling, and Wear
Developing tools for biomass preprocessing, flow modeling, and wear analysis using capabilities of multiple national laboratory partners.
Conversion
Leveraging robust expertise at field testing labs and user research facilities to test, evaluate, and scale-up new technologies that produce bio-based products and fuels.
Systems Analysis
Providing life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, and supply analysis and logistics for diverse biochemical pathways, conversion technologies, and feedstocks.
Contact
Questions about the consortium? Contact the FCIC.