Research Overview

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features information on the use of thermo-chemical treatment technologies for the conversion of biomass into biochar, oil and syngas that can be used in a wide range of applications. The TOE covers innovations based on the use of novel and cost effective direct air carbon capture devices for reducing emissions from non-point sources. Additionally, the TOE also covers the use of hot potassium carbonate based absorbents for the energy efficient carbon dioxide capture in hard-to-abate industries. The other focal point of the TOE is the use of captured carbon for the production of sustainable concrete by mineralization process to reduce emissions in the construction industry. The TOE provides insights on the deployment of custom built indoor vertical farms for the production of crops with short growth cycles. The TOE also provides latest innovations in the use of biological fungicides providing stable protection for the crops against a broad spectrum of soil-borne and foliar diseases and the use of biological control agents offering targeted delivery of environment friendly fungicides for enhanced crop protection.