Bio-energy

Bio-energy

Bio-energy is a renewable form of energy that is derived from recently living organic materials known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels, heat, and electricity. We have worked with clients to turn woody biomass into sugar for bio-fuel production. We can also offer bespoke desk or laboratory-based support to develop, test and optimise innovative products and processes for the anaerobic digestion sector.

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Novel microwave pre-treatment of feedstocks for anaerobic digestion

We have worked with Advanced Microwave Technologies (AMT) on a new method of feedstock pre-treatment for an anaerobic digestion process.

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Biohydrogen for the UK transport sector

Following on from the successful Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 funding for the H2Boost project, we and ten other partners have successfully been awarded £5 million for a phase 2 project. H2Boost will focus on demonstrating at scale a commercially viable and sustainable process for producing biohydrogen – a clean, gaseous biofuel created through microbial fermentation of organic waste. As well as leading on the management of the project, our scientists are working on the lab scale trials and the 10L continuous trials as well as the testing of alternative feedstocks and enzymes. Our innovation advisors are also involved in the policy and regulatory considerations and organising the industry facing workshops.

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