A novel electron multiplier that regulates in real time the gain of downstream dynodes as the instrument receives input signals is introduced. The process includes anodizing a metal to form a dielectric layer with columnar micropores; dissolving a portion of the dielectric layer and then anodizing the resultant structure a second time. A liquid portion of the hot biomass stream flashes into vapors upon the hot biomass stream entering the flash cooler. A method for manufacturing the fiber is also provided. The EECID is then sent to remote media gateways and media gateway controllers.