The use of bio-sourced materials, which are materials derived from renewable biological sources, such as plants, microorganisms or agricultural waste.
Power-to-X technologies are systems that convert electricity, usually produced from renewable sources, into other forms of energy or fuels. This can include hydrogen (power-to-gas), liquid fuels (power-to-liquid) or heat (power-to-heat).
Electrochemical cells and biofuels are two other key technologies in this field. Electrochemical cells convert chemical energy into electricity (fuel cell) or vice versa (electrolyzer). Biofuels are fuels produced from biological materials, such as maize or used cooking oil.
The utilization of synthesis gas, CO2, and organic waste as sustainable carbon sources involves the conversion of these materials (often waste) into useful products, such as fuels or chemicals.
Bio-refining platforms are facilities that convert biological feedstocks into useful products, such as biofuels or chemicals. The design and prototyping of these facilities are key steps in developing efficient and sustainable technologies being part of circular economics.
Finally, phosphate recovery from waste is a useful nutrient-recycling technology. Phosphate is a key element for plant growth, but it is often wasted in wastewater or agricultural waste. Phosphate recovery technologies can help reduce this waste and create a more sustainable nutrient cycle.
All of the activities mentioned are carried out in the BioSusChem research group by the following professors: