Sustainable Biorefinery

In our research we examine different feedstocks such as wood, agricultural residues or microalgae. In a further effort towards sustainability, we focus on the utilization of selected feedstocks for the simultaneous production of biofuels and extraction of the protein fraction for use as animal feed or possibly for human consumption. In parallel, modelling work is carried out to assess the actual environmental impact of bioenergy, for instance in terms of greenhouse gas emission: this is achieved through rigorous life-cycle analysis. Similarly, technoeconomic analyses help scientists gain insight into the scale-up process of laboratory results to industrial implementation.