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Corinne Scown @cdscown.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Looking to do a PhD? Check out this great opportunity to work w/ my colleague @joesagues.bsky.social
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
If the goal of SAF is to mitigate fossil emissions, carbon removal can do the same - potentially with greater scalability and lower cost in the near term. I agree that long-term SAF will be essential, but perhaps carbon removal can serve as a bridge? (2/2)
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry is facing headwinds. I’m hopeful it can overcome them, but I wonder when carbon removal (e.g. biomass burial) might become more attractive (1/2). finance.yahoo.com/news/airline...
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The airline industry's dirty secret: Clean jet fuel failures
PARAMOUNT, California (Reuters) -In 2019, Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, hailed its new contract with green jet fuel producer World Energy as an example for the aviation industry...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Busy day in the BUS Lab as we prepare bioreactors for anaerobic digestion experiments.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
“Globally, sustainable aviation fuel is expected to increase to 0.7% from 0.3% of aviation fuel this year. But the International Air Transport Assn. expects air travel to climb 6%, causing another jump in emissions.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Airlines face climate reality check with green jet fuel
U.S. airline efforts to address climate change were eclipsed by those of European airlines last year, but even the Europeans aren't making a dent because of the increase in air travel.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Y Combinator, one of the most influential startup accelerators in the world, is going all-in on AI agents, making up nearly 50% of their latest cohort of startups. How do people think AI agents will disrupt academia? pitchbook.com/news/article...
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Y Combinator is going all-in on AI agents, making up nearly 50% of latest batch - PitchBook
Of the 144 startups featured in YC's first Spring 2025 batch, 67 of them, or 46%, were AI agent companies.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Can a bioeconomy take root in Europe? A flurry of projects is underway, but history suggests success won’t be easy cen.acs.org/environment/...
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What will it take to build a bioeconomy in Europe?
A flurry of projects is underway, but history suggests success won’t be easy
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
We hope this work sparks greater interest in composting as a robust, scalable Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) approach—especially for wet, heterogeneous organic waste streams. 4/4
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
--> Levelized costs of CO₂ capture and removal were estimated at $85/tCO₂ and $102/tCO₂, respectively. --> Significant tCO₂e avoided annually through methane mitigation --> Nutrient return to soil—a rare benefit among biomass carbon removal pathways 3/4
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
This study evaluates a simple but overlooked climate solution—composting—as a scalable, low-cost pathway for carbon removal. By modifying traditional composting with CO₂ capture technology, we achieved: --> A relatively high purity stream of biogenic CO₂ in the off-gas 2/4
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Very excited to share new research out of the Biocarbon Utilization & Sequestration (BUS) Lab: "Techno-Economic Assessment of Atmospheric Carbon Removal via Industrial Composting of Biomass Waste with CO2 Capture" published in ACS Omega. 🧵1/4 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Techno-Economic Assessment of Atmospheric Carbon Removal via Industrial Composting of Biomass Waste with CO2 Capture
The techno-economic feasibility of removing atmospheric CO2 via industrial composting of high-moisture, heterogeneous biomass waste with CO2 capture is assessed. The novel composting process generates...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
This work was made possible through the support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and we’re grateful for their continued investment in advancing decarbonization strategies in the pulp and paper sector. 5/5
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
👏 Huge credit to Edgar Carrejo, who led this work brilliantly as first author, and to co-authors Sunkyu Park and Hasan Jameel for their insights and collaboration. 4/5
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
By introducing sodium spiking into the kraft cycle and retrofitting lime kilns with oxy-fuel combustion, we can redirect that CO₂ into a high-purity stream ready for cost-effective carbon capture and storage (CCS) — reducing capture costs by up to 31%. 3/5
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🔬 "Biogenic carbon capture at pulp mills via sodium spiking and oxy-fuel calcination" 📄 lnkd.in/e3yXPmBJ 2/5
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🌲 Did you know over 13 million metric tons of biogenic CO₂ are mineralized into carbonates each year in U.S. pulp mills — but then released back into the atmosphere? Our new study shows how we can capture that CO₂ instead — at low cost. 🧵 1/5
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Let’s build this little guy a planet that lasts. Climate tech isn’t just innovation — it’s love in action.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Slate Auto, a firm backed in part by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is unveiling a low-cost electric truck that can also change into an SUV. Its starting price point: $20,000 after federal EV incentives. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Bezos-backed Slate Auto unveils affordable EV truck
One outlet has called it the "anti-Tesla," referring to its simple, minimalist stature.
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Yale Climate Connections @climateconnections.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years.
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Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years » Yale Climate Connections
A research scientist found that many 1970s-era models were ‘pretty much spot-on.’ Today’s models are far more advanced.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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A simple method for producing bio-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries
A simple and scalable method for producing graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries is developed and demonstrated. A low-cost, earth abundant iron powder is used to catalyze the conversion of...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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Sustainable Li-ion anode material from Fe-catalyzed graphitization of paper waste
A novel method for the conversion of paper towel waste to biographite anode material is developed and optimized for use in Li-ion batteries. The surge…
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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Catalytic graphitization of pyrolysis oil for anode application in lithium-ion batteries
Graphite demand is increasing rapidly due to the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and mobile devices. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the power source of EVs and mobile devices and the anodes of...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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Sustainable Graphite and Jet Fuel from Biorefinery Residue
This study explores the novel conversion of bio-oil from benzene-toluene-xylene (BTX) production into biographite and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By replicating synthetic graphite production thr...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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Catalytic Graphitization of Biocarbon for Lithium‐Ion Anodes: A Minireview
Lithium-ion battery anodes are produced in a resource-intensive and polluting manner. This review focuses on biomass-derived graphitic anode materials for lithium-ion batteries that are advancing thr....
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Explore our work through the links below. If you're interested in collaborating or supporting our efforts as we move toward commercialization, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. 5/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), we’re advancing this technology to support a more resilient, domestic, and sustainable supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. 4/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
At NC State, our collaborative team—spanning the NC State Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and the NC State Forest Biomaterials Department—is developing biographite, a novel form of battery-grade graphite produced from renewable biomass. 3/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
With growing supply chain uncertainties—especially around imports—securing sustainable, domestic sources has never been more important. 2/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🧵Graphite is a strategic and critical material for electric vehicles, as it forms nearly 100% of the anode in lithium-ion batteries. 1/n www.axios.com/2025/04/15/c...
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China trade war risks stifling America's electric car movement
Efforts to seed a domestic supply chain, which began under the Biden administration, need more time to mature.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
The pulp and paper industry continues to make its case for atmospheric carbon removal, as I explain in the article published by Trellis Group today. trellis.net/article/micr...
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Microsoft’s big buy shows decarbonization potential of paper mills
In a deal that shows the potential of carbon capture at paper mills, Microsoft has signed on for 3.7 million removal credits over 12 years.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Many thanks to co-authors Nicolas Clauser, @cdscown.bsky.social, & @jeffinerca.bsky.social! Link to article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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A techno-economic assessment of carbon dioxide removal pathways via biochemical conversion of lignocellulose to biofuels and bioplastics
Biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) is a promising pathway to mitigate climate change via large scale removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO…
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
As global emissions continue to rise, the concept of deliberately burying biomass and bioproduct waste—including through landfilling—is gaining traction for its relative low cost and near-term scalability. 6/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
That said, the burial of non-degradable bioplastics may offer a potential pathway for atmospheric CO2 removal and could contribute to climate mitigation efforts under certain conditions. 5/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Further research is needed to understand the trade-offs and to inform the public about these complexities. 4/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The idea of intentionally producing non-degradable bioplastics for CO2 removal may face societal resistance, especially given the long-standing emphasis on circularity and plastic recycling. 3/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We compared this approach to carbon-negative biofuels and found that bioplastics offer a more cost-effective and durable pathway for CO2 removal. 2/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🌍 Excited to share our new research on carbon-negative bioplastics—now published in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews! We assessed the techno-economic potential for atmospheric CO2 removal via industrial-scale fermentation of lignocellulose into bioplastics 🌱 🧪 . 1/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
🚨 April 15 Deadline! 🚨 Got a game-changing idea in bioprocessing? Enter the ASABE Bioprocess Startup Student Competition! Link here for details: asabe.org/bioprocess
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Feeling incredibly proud of the amazing work the BUS lab has done over the past few years. This group has put in a lot of effort and supported one another — it’s been a pleasure to work alongside them. Here’s to continuing the momentum in the year ahead! 💪📚🔬
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Notably, this innovative graphitization process operates without a catalyst and seamlessly integrates into existing commercial graphite production systems. 3/3
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
This breakthrough not only reduces reliance on foreign, non-renewable resources but also presents a scalable path for producing battery-grade biographite and high-energy sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 2/n
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
🔋 🔬 🌿 🧪 I'm proud to share our latest work from the BUS Lab. Led by PhD student Lillian Lower, our team published an innovative process to convert biorefinery residues into sustainable graphite for lithium-ion batteries and jet fuel. 1/n doi.org/10.1002/cssc...
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Sustainable Graphite and Jet Fuel from Biorefinery Residue
This study explores the novel conversion of bio-oil from benzene-toluene-xylene (BTX) production into biographite and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By replicating synthetic graphite production thr...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Avoid accumulating plastic in your brain by using all natural bioproducts (e.g. cotton) where possible. Article: Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains - Nature Medicine
Pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry reveals the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in human kidney, liver and brain tissue samples from 2016 and 2024, with higher proportions found ...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Writing a review paper for publication was once an intimidating task, but AI has transformed the process entirely.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Dear US Bioeconomy, hang in there 🙏
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Corinne Scown @cdscown.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
@joesagues.bsky.social is hiring a grad student on this super cool project w/ real-world impact. Cannot promise free designer handbags w/ this research position. Direct all swag questions to Joe. I'm just the messenger.
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Excited to share a new article from the BUS Lab. Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr. Yaojing Qiu, led the study titled "Impacts of Municipal and Industrial Organic Waste Components on the Kinetics and Potentials of Biomethane Production via Anaerobic Digestion". link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Impacts of Municipal and Industrial Organic Waste Components on the Kinetics and Potentials of Biomethane Production via Anaerobic Digestion - Waste and Biomass Valorization
Extensive biomass characterization, biomethane potential reactions, and kinetic modeling was performed on a variety of municipal and industrial organic wastes, including household, grocery and commerc...
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
A Montana refinery for sustainable aviation fuel will now get $1.44 billion in financing that had been previously approved by the Loan Programs Office under Biden. www.canarymedia.com/articles/air...
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Trump DOE OKs first LPO disbursement — after GOP senator voices…
A Montana refinery for sustainable aviation fuel will now get $1.44 billion in financing that had been previously approved by the Loan Programs Office…
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Joe Sagues @joesagues.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
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