Our experts
EoW represents the work of 30+ professors. Their work can be divided in 6 main working groups (WG). Each WG is specialized in a specific recovery technology and application domain, consisting of another expert team of various research group leaders.
Biochemicals extraction & use
Activities:
- Analytics & Extraction of biomolecules
- Fermentation or Enzymatic conversion
- Downstream processing & Purification
- Development of biobased food, feed or non-food additives and activity testing
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Biomaterials & Eco-design
Activities:
- Development of biobased materials
- Natural fibres
- Hemp, wood, grass valorization
- Product design for sustainability
- Human-digital interface and interaction analysis
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Nutrient recovery
Activities:
- Nutrients recovery
- Biobased fertilisers
- Proximate soil sensing of nutrients
- Growth of novel biomass on nutrient streams
- Soil (phyto)remediation
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Water treatment & recovery
Activities:
- Re-use of process water
- Cultivation of biomass on effluent
- Biological treatment
- Membrane treatment
- Micropollutants removal
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Value Chain Assessment
Activities:
- Technological and Economic (TEA) feasibility
- Life cycle assessment
- Legal and policy framework on biomass innovation
- New business models
- Consumer testing
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Energy Generation
Activities:
- Thermo-chemical conversion
- Plasma treatment
- Biochar, Hydrochar & Bio-oil
- Anaerobic digestion
- Bio-energy & Biogas
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