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Abundant but chemically complex, lignin has long been one of the biggest challenges in the quest to produce economically viable plant-based fuels.
Now an enterprising group of scientists with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is working to turn this trash into treasure.
Steve Karlen, Canan Sener, and Jason Coplien have been awarded the first GLBRC Industry and Entrepreneurship Award, established to recognize members who have demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence or fostered collaboration with industry partners to support the center’s mission.
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