SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Jensen, L.S., Kaul, C., Juncker, N.B., Thomsen, M.H., Chaturvedi, T. Biohydrogen Production in Microbial Electrolysis Cells Utilizing Organic Residue Feedstock: A Review. Energies (2022), 15 , 8396. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15228396
Kristensen, T., Hulteberg, C., Blomberg, S. et al. Parametric Analysis and Optimization of Vanillin Hydrodeoxygenation Over a Sulfided Ni-Mo/δ-Al2O3 Catalyst Under Continuous-Flow Conditions. Top Catal (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-022-01762-8
Pérez Caballero, L.M., Neira D’Angelo, F., Tschentscher, R. et al. Developing the next generation of renewable energy technologies: an overview of low-TRL EU-funded research projects [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]. Open Res Europe (2023), 3:8. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.15276.1
Welcome to FLEXI-GREEN FUELS Newsletter
MEET THE PARTNERS
To bring FLEXI-GREEN FUELS to success 13 partners from 4 countries with different expertise are working together on this three-year project. In this section we will gradually introduce all partners, their knowledge, experience, work and hopes for the project.
Organosolv fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass
You are working on the “Organosolv fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass” and are at the beginning of the FLEXI-GREEN FUELS process. Could you describe in simple words the organosolv process?
Organosolv is a process in which lignocellulosic or plant biomass is treated in mixture of water with an organic solvent, typically we use ethanol at temperature normally ranging between 160 °C and 200 °C for a typical period between 15 min and 60 min, that eventually results in fractionating biomass into its major components, which are cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. This way, we can then process those streams separately and use them in the most efficient way as feedstocks for the production of a range of green energy, chemicals and materials.
Read the whole interview here.
Potential of waste - contacting and inspiring waste companies
So, let me ask you: “Are the companies aware of the potential of waste in the future and when did you first saw biowaste as a potential source of energy?”
I think the difficulty with participation for these companies is that it can be hard for us to express the impotence of the project and the potential benefits of participation over email, it can be a lot easier to achieve if you can sit down and have a conversation with them. At GreenLab we have a strong focus in seeing waste as a potential value stream so it can be easy for us to visualise it, from the heat from compost to the hydrocarbons that can be released through pyrolysis.
Read the whole interview here.
Hydrolysis of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste
What is the most surprising result in these two years of the project?
I encountered a remarkable outcome in the saccharification of organic waste using a remarkably low enzyme dosage, resulting in a yield of over 50%. Such results have been reported in only a few studies, albeit with lower solids loading compared to typical practices. While this makes enzymatic saccharification notably simpler, it also reduces cost-effectiveness significantly on a large-scale process.
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Lipid production by Black Soldier Fly Larvae
What is the most surprising result in these two years of the project?
The feed conversion ratio (FCR) shows the efficiency of converting dry feed into larvae biomass. A lower FCR value indicates greater feed efficiency, meaning that less feed is required to produce a unit of weight gain. A higher FCR value suggests lower efficiency, as more feed is needed to achieve the same weight gain. FCR is an important metric as it helps to optimize feed management, reduce feed costs, and improve overall profitability. In our experiments we found higher inclusion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), seems to have a lower FCR, thus indicating that mixing of OFMSW is a good feed for Black Soldier Fly Larvae.
Read the whole interview here.
Potential of Black Soldier Fly Larvae for biofuel production
You are the Co-founder of ENORM Biofactory A/S in Denmark, a company that is producing sustainable feed protein. When was the first time you saw the potential of black soldier fly larvae for biofuel production?
I first heard about Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) production about 10 years ago. I stumbled upon it when researching about remediation of nutrients from manure through microalgae. I was amazed of the simplicity of growing larvae. No expensive lights, no advanced bioreactor. Just a box of feedstock and baby larvae. It turned out to be not so simple – due to major challenges to overcome related to both logistics, ventilation, and reproduction, not to mention significant investments in processing equipment – but the general idea to concentrate and make nutrients assemble through an effective biological conversion is just brilliant. Since larvae are not picky and strive on almost any organic feed stock and can be processed into different qualities and for a cascade of uses, biofuel was one on the obvious potentials to explore.
Read the whole interview here.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101007130.
