The bio/catalytic refinery
The project will analyse new processes that combine biocatalytic conversion of biomass into ethanol with chemical catalytic processes that convert bioethanol into hydrogen. The project group will thus try to create synergy between catalytic processes, fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis in the production of biofuels.
Using catalysts, enzymes and bacterial cultures, the project uncovered promising methods for converting biomass into more valuable products such as fuels in the form of ethanol, methane and hydrogen or into chemicals of added value, e.g. acetic acid, methyl acetate and lactic acid. The latter is expected to become an important platform molecule in a future biomass refinery at which large volumes of chemicals and plastics can be produced. The most promising discoveries will be perfected industrially. (Energy 10)
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Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| NOVOZYMES A/S |
Contact
Kemitorvet bygn. 207
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
www.kemi.dtu.dk
Fehrmann, Rasmus , 45252389,
Øvr. Partnere: BioCentrum-DTU; Novozymes A/S
