Resource pulping
The exploratory focus "resource pulping" mainly deals with an efficent access to molecular component parts of biomass (lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose).Target to the process are not only the solubilization of bio macro molecules, but rather their selective purification for customised chemical and bio catalysis. To purify the bio macro molecules, a mechanic pulping process and the use of so called Smart Solvents (e.g. ionic liquids, organosolv) are combined.Ongoing success within the TMFB Cluster from the field of resource pulping can be found in a recently published article of Nature Chemistry.
Current research focus in the thematic area: Resource pulping
 | Model-based experimental analysis |
 | Process- and Product Design |
 | Environmental engineering, water and energy technologies |
 | Extraction |
 | Tailor-Made Fuels from Biomass (TMFB) |
 | Biocatalysis |
Our current projects:
Model-based experimental analysis
- Design of extractors for phytoextraction more
- Dissolution of lignocellulosic biomass in ionic liquids more
- Enzymatic Microreactors for Ionic Liquids more
Environmental engineering, water and energy technologies
- Three step mechanical process for pre-treatment of biomass more
- Design of extractors for phytoextraction more