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Biomass ReSEARCH

This comprehensive overview traces the trajectory of biomass conversion research led by Prof. van Swaaij, highlighting key milestones from the initiation of gasification and pyrolysis studies to the establishment of BTG in 1986. It explores socio-economic aspects, ongoing collaborations, and current research trends in process chemistry and catalysis. The future vision emphasizes the integration of electrons and photons in biomass conversions, addressing challenges in energy, fuels, and scarce materials, while advocating for strategic growth and enhanced networking within multidisciplinary research efforts.

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Biomass ReSEARCH

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  1. Biomass ReSEARCH PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE

  2. Prof. van Swaaij initiated research on biomass conversions within the ‘proceskunde’ chair First topic: Gasification (Beenackers, Groeneveld, v.d. Aarsen, Bliek) Second Topic: Pyrolysis (Prins, Wagenaar) 1986: spin off company BTG (Stassen) (now ~ 40 fte) Effort: 1 Ph.D. on continuous basis within ‘proceskunde’ 1988: CSTM: socio-economic aspects The start in the seventies ... Continuation in the eighties

  3. Prof Brem from TNO, prof Veringa from ECN > 2002: two expanding groups (currently still working on biomass) • CTW/THW: Brem • TNW/TCCB: van Swaaij, Prins, Kersten ~ 2006: catalysis research on biomass conversions 2012: ~ 40 fte Ph.D. / post-doc • Fast growth will be difficult Nineties … zeros … present

  4. Current Research Process Chemistry Catalysis Separations Apparatus Feed Products Analysis of the whole chain, technically & socio-economically

  5. positioning

  6. FUTURE Electrons Photons process Chemicals & Fuels CO2 Bio-Technology (with partners) Energy & Fuels & Chemicals Chemistry Catalysis Processes Routes Separations Energy & Fuels Chemistry Catalysis Processes Routes Scarce materials (P,N,Cu,Zn,..) Fuels testing

  7. First maintain at 40 fte then moderate growth Keep on doing ‘new things’ • We are too small to work out the details Further improve our contacts / network / collaborations Hold strategic positions within program development teams and subsidy agencies Collaborate within GEI (challenge of academic multidisciplinary research) Strengthen our joint external profile future

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