​​​Developing new and robust technologies for the valorization of heterogeneous lignocellulosic feedstocks (KB-51-000-003)

Heterogeneous lignocellulosic feedstocks are largely underutilized due to their complexity, heterogeneity and locally availability and are used for energy generation. ​The objective of this two-year project is the development of a new and robust fractionation technology to maximize the valorization potential of heterogeneous lignocellulosic side streams.

​​Heterogeneous lignocellulosic feedstocks and side streams are largely underutilized due to their complexity, heterogeneity and locally availability. Most of them end up in the combustion or composting facilities for energy generation. Although heterogeneous lignocellulosic feedstocks are a challenge to efficiently process them in an economically viable way, developing novel and robust fractionation technology could unlock its potential for the biobased economy.

​The objective of this two year project is the development of a new and robust fractionation technology, consisting of multiple cascading steps, to maximize the valorization potential of heterogeneous lignocellulosic side streams. The new technology will turn heterogeneous feedstocks into homogeneous lignocellulose streams which can be centrally processed into added-value functional fractions for use in biobased products. This project will leverage important data and insights to develop a scalable cascading technology for heterogeneous feedstocks, present in the Netherlands, which will be important additional feedstocks for the Dutch biobased economy.