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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