Within our center of expertise, we have much expertise in the field of biomass processing. Our research focuses on:
- The potential of biomass for different applications
- The development of processing techniques with emphasis on sustainable processes
- The production and application of bio-based raw materials
Sustainable process technology
In the field of sustainable process technology, we have expertise in:
- Pilot-scale separation technology (fractional (vacuum) distillation, filtration, extraction, etc.)
- Advanced distillation technology, e.g. separation of azeotropic mixtures, continuous distillation
- Membrane filtration (micro-, ultra- and nanofiltration)
- Scale-up and refinement
Our industrial laboratory is equipped with a series of 1, 3, 6, 20 and 50-liter reactors. These are suitable for scaling up organic synthesis and polymerization reactions. For pilot-scale purification, we have filtration, extraction and distillation equipment. These include a counterflow extractor, a Nutsche filter and a rectification column with a 50-liter boiler suitable for vacuum distillations. Distillation solutions can be custom developed in our smaller (vacuum) distillation column (up to 90 theoretical plates, 5 and 10 liter boiler) before further scaling up.
