... ethanol and other oxygenated chemicals fromlignocellulosics becomes economical, the demand for biobased organicchemicals and liquid fuels could increase, creating competition for land and other ... yields, and selectivi-ties.• improving bioreactors for heat, momentum, and mass transfer for viscous, non-Newtonian fermentation broths and solid-liquidbroths;• developing new methods for monitoring ... com-mercial processes and products, including production of corn sweeteners,laundry detergents and digestive aids, cheese and beverages, leather and textiles, and medicine and clinical diagnostics....