| Programme | Horizon Europe, FNR-16-2020 |
| Category | Research and Innovation Action (RIA) |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 2021 - 2025 |
| Partners | 13 |
| Budget | €6.04m |
| Links | Cordis, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook |
Bioprocess Development Research Projects
The use of biochar as a soil amendment dates back thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in ancient
Amazonian soils. However, it was not until the late 20th and early 21st century that biochar began to receive renewed attention
as a potential tool for addressing some of the pressing environmental challenges facing the world today, including climate change, soil degradation, and
food security.
The modern history of biochar research can be traced back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, when a handful of scientists began to investigate the potential of biochar as a soil amendment. One of the key figures in this early research was Dr. Johannes Lehmann, a soil scientist at Cornell University, who in the early 2000's published a paper in the journal Nature which demonstrated that adding biochar to soils can significantly increase soil fertility and crop yields.
Since then, biochar research has exploded in popularity, with thousands of studies published on the topic over the past two decades. Researchers around the world have been investigating the effects of biochar on a wide range of crops and soils, as well as its potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, and enhance biodiversity. For example, biochar is one of the key research areas of the Carbolea Group at the University of Limerick, the research centre from which Celignis spun-out in 2014.
The modern history of biochar research can be traced back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, when a handful of scientists began to investigate the potential of biochar as a soil amendment. One of the key figures in this early research was Dr. Johannes Lehmann, a soil scientist at Cornell University, who in the early 2000's published a paper in the journal Nature which demonstrated that adding biochar to soils can significantly increase soil fertility and crop yields.
Since then, biochar research has exploded in popularity, with thousands of studies published on the topic over the past two decades. Researchers around the world have been investigating the effects of biochar on a wide range of crops and soils, as well as its potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, and enhance biodiversity. For example, biochar is one of the key research areas of the Carbolea Group at the University of Limerick, the research centre from which Celignis spun-out in 2014.
Biochar for Carbon Sequestration
One of the key areas of focus in biochar research has been its potential to sequester carbon. When organic matter is heated to produce biochar,
the carbon in that organic matter is locked away in a stable form that can remain in the soil for centuries. This has led some researchers to
suggest that biochar could be used as a tool to help mitigate climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil.
While there is still much research to be done on the carbon sequestration potential of biochar, early studies have shown promising results. A 2012 meta-analysis of 44 studies found that adding biochar to soils can lead to a 50% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to non-amended soils. Another study published in 2016 found that biochar-amended soils could sequester up to 1.8 billion tons of carbon per year, equivalent to about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
While there is still much research to be done on the carbon sequestration potential of biochar, early studies have shown promising results. A 2012 meta-analysis of 44 studies found that adding biochar to soils can lead to a 50% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to non-amended soils. Another study published in 2016 found that biochar-amended soils could sequester up to 1.8 billion tons of carbon per year, equivalent to about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Biochar for Soil Fertility
In addition to its potential as a carbon sequestration tool, biochar has also been found to have a wide range of other benefits for soils and
crops. For example, studies have shown that biochar can improve soil fertility by increasing nutrient retention, reducing soil acidity,
and enhancing soil microbial activity. Biochar has also been found to increase crop yields, particularly in degraded or nutrient-poor soils.
Other potential benefits of biochar include its ability to improve water quality by reducing nutrient runoff and enhancing water retention in soils. biochar
has also been found to enhance biodiversity by providing habitat for soil microorganisms and supporting plant growth.
While the potential benefits of biochar are clear, there are still many questions that need to be answered before it can be widely adopted as a tool for addressing environmental challenges. For example, researchers are still working to understand the optimal conditions for producing biochar, including the best types of feedstocks and pyrolysis temperatures.
While the potential benefits of biochar are clear, there are still many questions that need to be answered before it can be widely adopted as a tool for addressing environmental challenges. For example, researchers are still working to understand the optimal conditions for producing biochar, including the best types of feedstocks and pyrolysis temperatures.
Current Topics in Bioprocess Research
Biobased Materials from Biochar
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of biochar not just as a soil amendment but also as a material for a wide range of applications. This has led to an increase in research on the properties and potential applications of biochar-based materials, as well as on the production and processing of biochar for these applications.One of the key areas of focus in biochar materials research has been the development of biochar-based composites. These composites combine biochar with other materials, such as polymers, to create materials with enhanced properties. For example, biochar has been combined with polypropylene to create a bio-based composite material that is lightweight, strong, and environmentally friendly. Biochar has also been used as a filler in concrete to improve its strength and durability.
Another area of research has been the use of biochar in energy storage applications. Biochar has been found to have high surface area and porosity, making it an ideal material for use as an electrode in supercapacitors and other energy storage devices. Researchers are investigating the properties of biochar that make it suitable for energy storage, as well as ways to optimize its performance in these applications.
Pollution Control
Biochar has also been investigated for use in water treatment applications. It has been found to be effective at removing contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals from water, making it a potential tool for improving water quality in both industrial and municipal settings. Researchers are investigating the mechanisms by which biochar removes contaminants from water, as well as ways to optimize its performance in these applications.
Biochar Activation
Activation of biochar has become a popular research topic in recent years due to the potential to modify biochar's properties for specific applications. Activation is the process of creating highly porous biochar by increasing its surface area. Activated biochar has been found to have enhanced adsorption capacity, making it useful for applications such as water treatment, air purification, and soil remediation.The most common methods of biochar activation include chemical activation, physical activation, and combined activation. Chemical activation involves the use of chemicals such as potassium hydroxide or zinc chloride to create highly porous biochar. Physical activation uses high temperatures and controlled atmospheres to produce highly porous biochar, while combined activation uses a combination of both chemical and physical methods to create biochar with specific properties.
Biochar Functionalisation
Functionalisation is the process of modifying the surface chemistry of biochar to add new properties or enhance existing ones. Functionalized biochar has been studied extensively for its potential in various applications, such as catalysis, energy storage, and environmental remediation.The functionalization of biochar is typically achieved through the modification of its surface chemistry using various techniques, such as acid treatment, oxidation, and grafting of functional groups.
Acid treatment involves treating biochar with an acid such as nitric or sulfuric acid to introduce functional groups such as carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, which can improve the biochar's sorption capacity and catalytic activity.
Oxidation involves treating biochar with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide or ozone to increase the number of oxygen-containing functional groups on its surface.
Grafting involves attaching functional groups such as amines, sulfonic acids, or phosphonic acids to the surface of biochar to enhance its properties.
Hydrothermal Carbonisation
Slow pyrolysis is the conventional method for producing biochar. It involves heating the biomass at temperatures between 350 and 700 oC in the absence of oxygen. However, recently there has been much research into the use of hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) for biochar production.HTC allows for wet feedstocks and slurries to be used for biochar production. It involves heating biomass in the presence of water under high temperature and pressure conditions. This process leads to the breakdown of the biomass components, resulting in the formation of a hydrochar, which is a biochar-like product.
Hydrochars produced from HTC tends to have lower ash contents than biochars from slow pyrolysis due to the washout of inorganic components during hydrothermal carbonisation. Hydrochars also tend to have a lower polarity and aromaticity than slow-pyrolysis biochars.
Celignis is currently active in a number of important research projects looking to advance the state of the art in the
utilisation of biomass for the
production of biobased products, fuels, and energy. These projects are funded by a number of schemes, including the European Union's
Horizon Europe programme, the Circular Bioeconomy Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE-JU)
(Celignis is a member of the Biobased Industries Consortium (BIC) steering committee for the CBE),
and local national programmes. Biochar is a key component of several of these projects, and was also component in a number of our
now completed research projects.
Below we list some of the areas in which we can contribute as a collaborative partner in research projects that involve the production, modification, and application of biochar.
Below we list some of the areas in which we can contribute as a collaborative partner in research projects that involve the production, modification, and application of biochar.
Feedstock Profiling
If your project involves the screening of feedstocks with regards to their suitability for the production of biochar then Celignis can be of great assistance.We can leverage our deep understanding of biomass chemistry and our extensive experience in analysing biomass feedstocks (tens of thousands of samples analysed to date) to narrow down the list of candidate feedstocks.
We can then undertake feedstock analyses, with our wide-ranging analysis packages, to get detailed compositional data to inform the feedstock selection process. These analyses can cover many parameters including: chemical composition (e.g. the lignocellulosic constituents of biomass), thermal properties, and ash composition.
We can also monitor how the feedstock behaves under pyrolysis conditions using our thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) equipment. The results of such analyses can help to inform what the most suitable pyrolysis conditions would be for each feedstock.
We are currently profiling a wide number of candidate pyrolysis feedstocks as part of our activities in the BIO4AFRICA and SteamBioAfrica projects, funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme.
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Biochar Analysis
We have all the necesary equipment and expertise to fully analyse and assess biochar samples. Our analyses can cover properties relevant to a wide range of potential applications for biochar, including: combustion, soil applications, and biobased materials.We can determine the surface area and porosity of biochar and can suggest suitable end-uses based on the results or potential treatment options to increase available surface area.
Our extensive experience in the lignocellulosic analysis of biomass can be used to determine the fate of the main constituents of biomass in the pyrolysis process, when compared against the starting feedstock. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is also a very useful tool for such comparison studies.
In addtion to analysing biochar, we can also analyse bio-oil, the liquid output of pyrolysis, for a wide variety of chemical constituents.
As part of our activities in the Horizon Europe project BIO4AFRICA we are analysing numerous samples of biochar and hydrochar produced under varying conditions from several African biomass feedstocks. In the Horizon Europe project SteamBioAfrica we are analysing the torrified biomass that is produced from a number of invasive bush species prevalent in several African countries.
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Plant Growth Trials
We can undertake lab-scale and greenhouse-scale experiments focused on the effect of biochar amendment to soil on the germination and growth of plants.These trials can study a variety of parameters, such as: biochar loading, plant-type, soil-type, and incubation period.
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Biochar Production
We have equipment for the lab-scale production of bioochar from feedstocks. With these items of equipment we can explore the effects of varying conditions (e.g. pyrolysis temperature, residence time, heating rate etc.) on the yield and quality of biochar produced from feedstocks.We can also explore the potential for using certain additives during the pyrolysis process that may help to improve the quality of the process outputs and reduce the formation of undesirable compounds (e.g. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAHs) during pyrolysis. Also, feedstock pre-treatment strategies (e.g. washing) can be tested for their effects on biochar yields and quality.
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Biochar Upgrading
We can employ a variety of different approaches to activate and/or functionalise biochar. We can then assess the impacts of these approaches with compositional, physical, and structural analyses of the biochar. These upgrading experiments can be designed according to the desired end-use application market for the biochar or project.
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Technoeconomic Analysis
Our technoeconomic experts can work in the project on technoeconomic analysis (TEA) work packages. These will allow for the economic prospects of a future pyrolysis facility, based on the technologies developed in the project, to be evaluated. The TEA can consider various scale, technology, and feedstock options. We apply accurate costing models to determine CAPEX/OPEX of simulated and pilot scale processes which are then used to determine key economic indicators (e.g. IRR, NPV).
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Current Research Projects Involving Celignis and Bioprocess Development
"Mining Microbes and Developing Advanced Production Platforms for Novel Enzymes To Rapidly Unleash Xylans Potential In a Scope Of Products For the Consumer Market"
Enxylascope is a project, thought and written by Celignis, with multiple focus areas to achieve consumer products free of liquid plastics derived from fossil fuel resources.
The project has several novel elements, with a strong commercial focus. The novelty starts with the discovery of novel xylan side chain acting enzymes and extends to their application to develop novel xylan based products.
Celignis is involved in the isolation of natural isolates that have the ability to produce multiple sidechain-acting enzymes of interest by adaptive culture enrichment process. Additionally, Celignis is the leader of WP4, being responsible for the extraction of water-soluble xylan and its conversion it to water insoluble forms with high water holding capacity using the enzymes developed in the project. The target is that the modified xylan is used as an alternative for liquid plastics that are used as rheology modifiers in personal care and cosmetics products.
Celignis is also undertakeing the full-length techno-economic analysis (TEA) of the process.
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Celignis is involved in the isolation of natural isolates that have the ability to produce multiple sidechain-acting enzymes of interest by adaptive culture enrichment process. Additionally, Celignis is the leader of WP4, being responsible for the extraction of water-soluble xylan and its conversion it to water insoluble forms with high water holding capacity using the enzymes developed in the project. The target is that the modified xylan is used as an alternative for liquid plastics that are used as rheology modifiers in personal care and cosmetics products.
Celignis is also undertakeing the full-length techno-economic analysis (TEA) of the process.
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"High Performance Bio-based Functional Coatings for Wood and Decorative Applications"
| Programme | CBE-JU, Horizon Europe, BBI-2020-SO3-R5 |
| Category | Research and Innovation Action (RIA) |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 2021 - 2024 |
| Partners | 13 |
| Budget | €6.25m |
| Links | Website, Cordis, CBE-JU |
PERFECOAT aims to develop paint and coating formulations with more than 25% biobased content with these divided into polysaccharides, lipids, and pigments. The project addresses three important markets for coatings: (i) high-volume,
UV-curable clear coatings; (ii) waterborne trim paints for DIY; and (iii) waterborne wall paints.
The project is linking the industrial biotechnology sector to the paint and coating sector, as the biobased products developed in the project are microbially or biomass derived and modified using microbially derived enzymes. The project integrates chemical approaches with biochemical approaches to achieve the final superior quality product. The polysaccharides are both chemically and enzymatically modified separately or sequentially to obtain unique functionalities.
Celignis is involved in extracting xylan and chitin from terrestrial and aquatic biomass respectively and modifying them chemically and enzymatically to produce water based and UV-curable coatings. The modification involves: hydrolysing to obtain desired molecular weight polysaccharides; grafting chemical groups (chemical and enzymatic means) on to xylan, chitosan, and alginate to produce UV-curable binders; and grafting chemical groups to convert water soluble polysaccharides to water resistant forms.
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The project is linking the industrial biotechnology sector to the paint and coating sector, as the biobased products developed in the project are microbially or biomass derived and modified using microbially derived enzymes. The project integrates chemical approaches with biochemical approaches to achieve the final superior quality product. The polysaccharides are both chemically and enzymatically modified separately or sequentially to obtain unique functionalities.
Celignis is involved in extracting xylan and chitin from terrestrial and aquatic biomass respectively and modifying them chemically and enzymatically to produce water based and UV-curable coatings. The modification involves: hydrolysing to obtain desired molecular weight polysaccharides; grafting chemical groups (chemical and enzymatic means) on to xylan, chitosan, and alginate to produce UV-curable binders; and grafting chemical groups to convert water soluble polysaccharides to water resistant forms.
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"Value Added Materials from Organic Waste Sugars"
| Programme | CBE-JU, Horizon Europe, BBI.2018.SO2.D3 |
| Category | Innovation Action (IA) |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| Partners | 11 |
| Budget | €13.70m |
| Links | Website, Cordis, CBE-JU, Twitter |
VAMOS is based on the Fiberight process for the valorisation of municipal solid waste to produce lactic acid.
Celignis plays a key role in the project with regards to the analysis of the solid fractions at a number of stages in the process. Our initial work focuses on the development of rapid analysis models, using near infrared spectroscopy equipment located in our labs, that allow the composition of the material to be predicted based solely on the NIR spectra collected from it. This allows the analysis time to be reduced from weeks to seconds, an approach we have successfully demonstrated to date in other BBI projects (BIOrescue and UNRAVEL) at the RIA (up to TRL-5) level for both feedstocks and process outputs.
Excitingly, VAMOS gives Celignis the opportunity to demonstrate its NIR models at a higher TRL level (TRL-7). As part of this we will install similar NIR equipment within the demo plant (which is expected to be located in the UK) and set up customised software that will allow plant operators, with no technical expertise in NIR or chemometrics, to routinely analyse the inputs and outputs of the process.
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Excitingly, VAMOS gives Celignis the opportunity to demonstrate its NIR models at a higher TRL level (TRL-7). As part of this we will install similar NIR equipment within the demo plant (which is expected to be located in the UK) and set up customised software that will allow plant operators, with no technical expertise in NIR or chemometrics, to routinely analyse the inputs and outputs of the process.
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"Innovative Large-Scale Production of Affordable Clean Burning Solid Biofuel and Water in Southern Africa: Transforming Bush Encroachment from a Problem into a Secure and Sustainable Energy Source"
| Programme | Horizon Europe, LC-GD-2-3-2020 |
| Category | Innovation Action (IA) |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 2021 - 2024 |
| Partners | 15 |
| Budget | €11.73m |
| Links | Website, Cordis, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook |
This project addresses the problems experienced with bush encroachment in a number of southern African countries by using this biomass as a feedstock for a steam torrefaction process, developed in SteamBio (an earlier EU-funded project). Their are two main outputs of this process, a solid material which has improved properties, with regards to its use as a clean-burning fuel, over the original biomass, and a liquid condensate containing volatile components removed from the biomass during torrefaction.
Celignis is an important analytical partner in the project, undertaking detailed compositional analyses of the feedstocks and process outputs as well as providing guidance and SOPs to the local partners for routine analyses (e.g. for proximate, ultimate, and calorific value analysis). Additionally, Celignis is the main partner responsible for the analysis of the liquid condensate fraction and for the evaluation of suitable applications and markets for it. This is expected to be a complex mixture of degradation products, particularly those coming from the extractives and hemciellulose fractions of the biomass. The profiling of this liquid stream will involve use of our extensive range of chromatography equipment, particularly our Agilent iFunnel 6550 QTOF-LC/MS device. Following this detailed analysis we will then consider which components within the liquid are of value and will consider applications for these (either in crude or refined forms) and will work on techniques for separation and purification.
Get more info...SteamBioAfrica
Celignis is an important analytical partner in the project, undertaking detailed compositional analyses of the feedstocks and process outputs as well as providing guidance and SOPs to the local partners for routine analyses (e.g. for proximate, ultimate, and calorific value analysis). Additionally, Celignis is the main partner responsible for the analysis of the liquid condensate fraction and for the evaluation of suitable applications and markets for it. This is expected to be a complex mixture of degradation products, particularly those coming from the extractives and hemciellulose fractions of the biomass. The profiling of this liquid stream will involve use of our extensive range of chromatography equipment, particularly our Agilent iFunnel 6550 QTOF-LC/MS device. Following this detailed analysis we will then consider which components within the liquid are of value and will consider applications for these (either in crude or refined forms) and will work on techniques for separation and purification.
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"Diversifying Revenue in Rural Africa through Circular, Sustainable and Replicable Bio-based Solutions and Business Models"
| Programme | Horizon Europe, CE-SFS-36-2020 |
| Category | Research and Innovation Action (RIA) |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 2021 - 2025 |
| Partners | 25 |
| Budget | €9.00m |
| Links | Website, Cordis, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook |
BIO4Africa focuses on the demonstration of sustainable, circular solutions and business models, suitable for African countries, based on the valorisation of a variety of local feedstocks.
Celignis is an important partner in the project, having a key role early-on with regards to the compositional analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of different local feedstocks. These data allowed decisions to be made with regards to which feedstocks were suitable for which technologies leading to a subset of feedstocks being selected for processing. The project's technologies include: pyrolysis (for biochar production); hydrothermal carbonisation; and a green-biorefinery (the GRASSA process).
After matching feedstocks with technology, samples will be sent to the European technology providers where initial tests will determine how these feedstocks behave. Following these trials arrangements will be made for the equipment to be shipped to Africa where the technologies will be deployed at a number of locations, processing locally-available biomass. Celignis will also play an important role in the project at these stages, being responsible for the analysis of the outputs (e.g. biochar, HTC char, press-cake, etc.) of the various technologies.
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Celignis is an important partner in the project, having a key role early-on with regards to the compositional analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of different local feedstocks. These data allowed decisions to be made with regards to which feedstocks were suitable for which technologies leading to a subset of feedstocks being selected for processing. The project's technologies include: pyrolysis (for biochar production); hydrothermal carbonisation; and a green-biorefinery (the GRASSA process).
After matching feedstocks with technology, samples will be sent to the European technology providers where initial tests will determine how these feedstocks behave. Following these trials arrangements will be made for the equipment to be shipped to Africa where the technologies will be deployed at a number of locations, processing locally-available biomass. Celignis will also play an important role in the project at these stages, being responsible for the analysis of the outputs (e.g. biochar, HTC char, press-cake, etc.) of the various technologies.
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Previous Research Projects Involving Celignis and Bioprocess Development
"The Production of Sustainable Diesel-Miscible-Biofuels from the Residues and Wastes of Europe and Latin America"
| Programme | Horizon Europe, FP7.ENERGY.2008.3.2.1 |
| Category | Research and Innovation Action (RIA) |
| Status | Completed |
| Period | 2009 - 2013 |
| Partners | 14 |
| Budget | €3.73m |
| Links | Website, Cordis |
DIBANET, involved collaborative research between 13 partners from
Europe and Latin America to develop biorefining
technologies for the production of advanced biofuels. It targeted levulinic acid (a valuable platform chemical), from cellulose and hexose sugars, and of furfural (a valuable solvent and fuel precursor), from hemicellulose-dervied pentose sugars such as xylose. The process employed acid-hydrolysis, at elevated temperatures and pressures, to hydrolyse the polsyaccharides and produce the targeted molecules. The project also involved the development of a novel pre-treatment process, employing formic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The solid residues that were retained after hydrolysis were pyrolysed and gasified in order to produce energy.
Dan's primary scientific role in the project was in WP2 where he led efforts to generate algorithms for the rapid prediction of biomass composition based on the near infrared spectra of samples. Particular focuses for model development in DIBANET were the feedstocks Miscanthus (highly suitable for European climates) and sugarcane bagasse (a highly abundant fibrous residue in Brazil).
The development of the rapid biomass analysis models in DIBANET resulted in Dan spinning-out Celignis in 2014.
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Dan's primary scientific role in the project was in WP2 where he led efforts to generate algorithms for the rapid prediction of biomass composition based on the near infrared spectra of samples. Particular focuses for model development in DIBANET were the feedstocks Miscanthus (highly suitable for European climates) and sugarcane bagasse (a highly abundant fibrous residue in Brazil).
The development of the rapid biomass analysis models in DIBANET resulted in Dan spinning-out Celignis in 2014.
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"Enhanced Bioconversion of Agricultural Residues through Cascading Use"
| Programme | CBE-JU, Horizon Europe, BBI.R10-2015 |
| Category | Research and Innovation Action (RIA) |
| Status | Completed |
| Period | 2016 - 2019 |
| Partners | 11 |
| Budget | €3.77m |
| Links | Website, Cordis, CBE-JU, Twitter |
BIOrescue evaluated ways to valorise the compost
residues from mushroom production. Celignis's roles in BIOrescue included the following:
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- Compositional analysis of feedstocks and process intermediates and outputs.
- The development of rapid analysis models, using near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, for compositional analysis at several stages in the process scheme.
- The scoping of additional suitable undertuilised seasonal feedstocks for co-feeding with spent mushroom compost in a proposed biorefinery based on the BIOrescue technologies.
- The development of new algorithms, using software such as Octave and R-Studio and involving advanced intelligent regression techniques, to further improve the accuracy of Celignis's NIR models.
- The development of rapid analysis models, using near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, for compositional analysis at several stages in the process scheme.
- The scoping of additional suitable undertuilised seasonal feedstocks for co-feeding with spent mushroom compost in a proposed biorefinery based on the BIOrescue technologies.
- The development of new algorithms, using software such as Octave and R-Studio and involving advanced intelligent regression techniques, to further improve the accuracy of Celignis's NIR models.
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"UNique Refinery Approach to Valorise European Lignocellulosics"
| Programme | CBE-JU, Horizon Europe, BBI.2017.R2 |
| Category | Research and Innovation Action (RIA) |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 2018 - 2022 |
| Partners | 13 |
| Budget | €3.72m |
| Links | Website, Cordis, CBE-JU, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook |
The UNRAVEL project (UNique Refinery Approach to Valorise European Lignocellulosics) is
funded with 3.6 million euros by the Biomass Based Industries Joint Undertaking and runs from June 2018 until May 2022.
The project addresses topic 2017.R2 of the 2017 BBI Work Programme - "Innovative technologies for the pre-treatment and serparation of lignocellulosic feedstock and complex composition streams into valuable fractions while maintaining key characteristics".
It focuses on the demonstration, at pilot-scale, of the FABIOLA pretreatment process for the production of (fine) chemicals, fuels and high-value lignin applications through an economically-feasible biorefinery concept for lignocellulosic biomass conversion.
Celignis is leader of Work Package 2 which concerns the detailed analysis of selected feedstocks, with a particular focus on extractives composition, and the optimisation of a pre-extraction process that could improve the yields and product qualities in subsequent pre-treatment. Studies showed that this pre-extraction is particularly effective in increasing the homogeneity of the feedstock composition and the purity of biorefinery products.
Celignis also worked on finding key chemicals within the extractives that may warrant separation and recovery and consider appropriate means for doing this. Our work will also involve developing a suite of NIR models for key inputs, intermediates, and outputs of the process.
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The project addresses topic 2017.R2 of the 2017 BBI Work Programme - "Innovative technologies for the pre-treatment and serparation of lignocellulosic feedstock and complex composition streams into valuable fractions while maintaining key characteristics".
It focuses on the demonstration, at pilot-scale, of the FABIOLA pretreatment process for the production of (fine) chemicals, fuels and high-value lignin applications through an economically-feasible biorefinery concept for lignocellulosic biomass conversion.
Celignis is leader of Work Package 2 which concerns the detailed analysis of selected feedstocks, with a particular focus on extractives composition, and the optimisation of a pre-extraction process that could improve the yields and product qualities in subsequent pre-treatment. Studies showed that this pre-extraction is particularly effective in increasing the homogeneity of the feedstock composition and the purity of biorefinery products.
Celignis also worked on finding key chemicals within the extractives that may warrant separation and recovery and consider appropriate means for doing this. Our work will also involve developing a suite of NIR models for key inputs, intermediates, and outputs of the process.
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"Sequential Temperature-phased Enhanced Anaerobic digestion using Microbes and Enzymes"
STEAME is aimed at developing a cost-effective technology for the efficient conversion of farm-animal waste and surplus grass silage to biogas. Key innovations are developed in the areas of: pre-treatment; thermophilic semi-dry anaerobic digestion; and microbial and enzyme applications. These are expected to improve the economics of farm-based AD systems thorough increased biogas yields; avoidance of slurry storage; and production of stable class-A biosolids as a value-added product for agricultural land applications.
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"Self-Assembling Plant-based Hydrogels Induced by Redox Enzymes"
| Programme | Horizon Europe, INNOSUP-02-2019-2020 |
| Category | INNOSUP |
| Status | Completed |
| Period | 2019 - 2021 |
| Partners | 1 |
| Budget | €0.13m |
| Link | Cordis |
The SAPHIRE process was aimed at plant-based, environment-friendly, high-quality hydrogels for the
food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Such eco-friendly high quality, 100% plant-based hydrogels were targeted to be produced in an eco-friendly manner and to command a
green-premium product price for the product, especially in the target markets of food, and the cosmetic and medical industries.
In the eco-friendly SAPHIRE process, enzymes help in reducing the energy and chemicals demand in the fractionation of plant biomass to xylan, cellulosem, and lignin. They also help in the controlled deconstruction of plant biomass and thereafter in the ordered assembly of xylan and nanocellulose fractions to form hydrogels with lignin monomers as cross-linking agents.
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In the eco-friendly SAPHIRE process, enzymes help in reducing the energy and chemicals demand in the fractionation of plant biomass to xylan, cellulosem, and lignin. They also help in the controlled deconstruction of plant biomass and thereafter in the ordered assembly of xylan and nanocellulose fractions to form hydrogels with lignin monomers as cross-linking agents.
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"ALGAL biorefinery of biogas digestate to high VAlue fuNctional IngredientS through circular approachEs"
| Programme | Horizon Europe, H2020-EU.1.3.2 |
| Category | Marie Curie IF |
| Status | Completed |
| Period | 2020 - 2022 |
| Partners | 1 |
| Budget | €0.18m |
| Link | Cordis |
The ALGALVANISE project was designed to add an additional revenue stream to the biogas plants by producing high value products and reducing the disposal problems with the digestate. Digestate is rich in phosphates and nitrogen and also contains substantial amounts of organic content that is not converted to biomethane.
The richness of digestate in nutrients and organic matter makes it a suitable feed for biotransformation (fungal, algal, or bacterial) to high value products.
Algal cultivation is favoured over fungal and bacterial systems for wastewater or digestate treatment due to the ability of algae to assimilate nutrients and produce high-value products including proteins, lipids and natural pigments.
In the integration of algal cultivation at an AD facility, a natural consortium of bacteria and algae can be established based on the composition of the digestate and environmental/process conditions. ALGALVANISE advanced the state-of-the art by developing a series of innovative solutions for separate applications in the biogas and algae industries as well as the best integrated solution for a biogas-algae biorefinery.
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Algal cultivation is favoured over fungal and bacterial systems for wastewater or digestate treatment due to the ability of algae to assimilate nutrients and produce high-value products including proteins, lipids and natural pigments.
In the integration of algal cultivation at an AD facility, a natural consortium of bacteria and algae can be established based on the composition of the digestate and environmental/process conditions. ALGALVANISE advanced the state-of-the art by developing a series of innovative solutions for separate applications in the biogas and algae industries as well as the best integrated solution for a biogas-algae biorefinery.
Get more info...ALGALVANISE
Feel free to get in touch with us if you would like to
discuss potential collaborations in research projects that involve bioprocess development. Relevant members of the
Celignis Bioprocess team
will be happy to assist. Those team members with the most experience in writing and managing relevant research projects are listed below.
Global Recognition as Bioprocess Experts
Celignis provides valued services to over 1000 clients.
We understand how the focus of bioprocess projects can differ between countries and have advised a global network of clients.
We also have customs-exemptions for samples sent
to us allowing us to quickly get to work no matter where our clients are based.
Extraction
Biomass can be rich in bioactive compounds of high value for food, feed, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.
We develop bespoke extraction methods suitable for your needs with high selectivity, efficiency and low environmental impact.
Pretreatment
The choice of pretreatment method varies with the type of biomass and the end-product requirements.
At Celignis we can determine the most suitable pretreatment for your feedstock and determine the optimum conditions in
lab-scale trials followed by higher TRL scale-ups.
Hydrolysis
For the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass to monomeric sugars either chemical or biological
approaches can be used. At Celignis Bioprocess we can use both methods at scales ranging from flask-level to
100-litres. We have particular expertise in the optimisation of conditions for enzymatic hydrolysis.
Enzymes
Enzymes are biological catalysts that have a wide variety of applicaitons in the bioeconomy,
ranging from the liberation of sugars from lignocellulosic biomass to the functionalisation of biomass-derived
chemicals and materials for higher-value applications. We are experts in the design and use of enzymatic approaches.
Fermentation
Development of fermentation processes requires knowledge of an array of important factors
including: biomass, the microbes used, nutrient media, and fermentation conditions. We're experienced in many
fermentations and can help you determine and optimise yields of an array of different fermentation products.
Downstream Processing
How the various outputs (solid and liquid) of a bioprocess are dealt with
is often overlooked until later in bioprocess development, leading to excessive costs and complications.
We consider and tackle these issues, and others such as product recovery, early-on as being integral to the bioprocess.
Lab-Scale Optimisations
We consider that optimising a bioprocess at the lab-scale is the most cost-effective
approach to explore a range of different scenarios in search of optimal process conditions. Based on the outputs
of these experiments we can then test the chosen set of conditions at higher TRL levels.
TRL Scale-Up
At our dedicated Celignis Bioprocess laboratories we have all the necessary upstream and
downstream apparatus to undertake bioprocess projects up to a tehcnology readiness level (TRL) of 6,
with reactor and processing capacities of up to 100 litres.
Technoeconomic Analyses
Our technoeconomic experts can evaluate your bioprocess, considering various scale,
technology, and feedstock options. We apply accurate costing models to determine CAPEX/OPEX of simulated and pilot-scale
processes which are then used to determine key economic indicators (e.g. IRR, NPV).
Biobased Chemicals
A large array of chemicals and materials are possible from biomass and wastes.
These can involve chemical or biological approaches, or a combination of the two. Based on your desired end-product
we can design and test the most appropriate bioprocess.
From Process Refinements to an Entire New Process
We work closely with you to understand your objectives
and timelines. We then propose a project, usually covering a series of deliverables and stage-gates.
Often our projects involve optimising conditions at the lab-scale before replicating the conditions
at higher TRL levels.
See our pitches for the 2023 topics.
Special Offer
Analysis Packages
P8 : Lignin Content
Lignin (Klason), Lignin (Acid Soluble), Acid Insoluble Residue, Ash (Acid Insoluble),
Lignin (Klason), Lignin (Acid Soluble), Acid Insoluble Residue, Ash (Acid Insoluble),
P19 : Deluxe Lignocellulose Package
As P10 plus protein-corrected lignin, water-soluble sugars, uronic acids, acetyl content and starch.
As P10 plus protein-corrected lignin, water-soluble sugars, uronic acids, acetyl content and starch.
P15 : Uronic Acids
Glucuronic Acid, Galacturonic Acid, Mannuronic Acid, Guluronic Acid, 4-O-Methyl-D-Glucuronic Acid,
Glucuronic Acid, Galacturonic Acid, Mannuronic Acid, Guluronic Acid, 4-O-Methyl-D-Glucuronic Acid,
P121 : Evaluation of Biomass for Enzymatic Digestibility
Total Sugars in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Glucose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Xylose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Arabinose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Mannose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Galactose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Rhamnose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Cellobiose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Enzymatic Hydrolysis Kinetics, Cellulose Conversion Yield, Xylan Conversion Yield, Combined Sugar Yield, Cellulose Conversion Rate, Xylan Conversion Rate,
Total Sugars in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Glucose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Xylose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Arabinose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Mannose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Galactose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Rhamnose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Cellobiose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Enzymatic Hydrolysis Kinetics, Cellulose Conversion Yield, Xylan Conversion Yield, Combined Sugar Yield, Cellulose Conversion Rate, Xylan Conversion Rate,
P122 : Evaluation of Pre-Treatment on Enzymatic Digestibility
As P121 plus comparisons with data from the non-pretreated original sample, including: Increase in Cellulose Accessibility after Pre-Treatment, Percent Increase in Cellulose Conversion Efficiency, Percent Increase in Cellulose Conversion Rate.
As P121 plus comparisons with data from the non-pretreated original sample, including: Increase in Cellulose Accessibility after Pre-Treatment, Percent Increase in Cellulose Conversion Efficiency, Percent Increase in Cellulose Conversion Rate.
P123 : Composition of Residue from Enzymatic Hydrolysis
As P9 but on the solid residue after enzymatic hydrolysis.
As P9 but on the solid residue after enzymatic hydrolysis.
P124 : Fermentation Inhibitors in Enzymatic Hydrolysate
Formic Acid, Acetic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Furfural, Hydroxymethylfurfural,
Formic Acid, Acetic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Furfural, Hydroxymethylfurfural,
P125 : Cellulase Saccharification Efficiency
Includes all hydrolysate sugars and kinetics in P121 and: Cellulose Conversion Yield, Cellulose Conversion Rate
Includes all hydrolysate sugars and kinetics in P121 and: Cellulose Conversion Yield, Cellulose Conversion Rate
P126 : Xylanase Saccharification Efficiency
Includes all hydrolysate sugars and kinetics in P121 and: Xylan Conversion Yield, Xylan Conversion Rate
Includes all hydrolysate sugars and kinetics in P121 and: Xylan Conversion Yield, Xylan Conversion Rate
P127 : Amylase Saccharification Efficiency
Total Sugars in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Glucose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Maltose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, a-Amylase Hydrolysis Kinetics, Glucoamylase Hydrolysis Kinetics,
Total Sugars in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Glucose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, Maltose in Enzyme Hydrolysate, a-Amylase Hydrolysis Kinetics, Glucoamylase Hydrolysis Kinetics,
P12 : Sugars in Solvent Extract
Glucose, Xylose, Fructose, Sucrose, Mannose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Mannitol, Arabinitol, Glycerol, Raffinose,
Glucose, Xylose, Fructose, Sucrose, Mannose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Mannitol, Arabinitol, Glycerol, Raffinose,
P22 : Organic Acids and Furans
Levulinic Acid, Formic Acid, Hydroxymethylfurfural, Furfural, Acetic Acid, gamma-Valerolactone,
Levulinic Acid, Formic Acid, Hydroxymethylfurfural, Furfural, Acetic Acid, gamma-Valerolactone,
P24 : Dimers and Trimers from Hemicellulose Hydrolysis
Xylobiose, Xylotriose, Arabinobiose, Arabinotriose,
Xylobiose, Xylotriose, Arabinobiose, Arabinotriose,
P71 : Seaweed Carbohydrates
Fucose, Mannitol, Glucose, Xylose, Mannose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Total Sugars, Glucuronic Acid, Galacturonic Acid, Mannuronic Acid, Guluronic Acid,
Fucose, Mannitol, Glucose, Xylose, Mannose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Total Sugars, Glucuronic Acid, Galacturonic Acid, Mannuronic Acid, Guluronic Acid,
P72 : Seaweed Amino Acids
Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine,
Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine,
P36 : Major Elements
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
P150 : Plant Pigments
Chlorophyll-a, Chlorophyll-b, Lutein, beta-Carotene, Neoxanthin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, Antheraxanthin, Violaxanthin,
Chlorophyll-a, Chlorophyll-b, Lutein, beta-Carotene, Neoxanthin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, Antheraxanthin, Violaxanthin,
P81 : Biomethane Potential - 14 Days
Biomethane Potential (BMP), Total Biogas Volume, Total Solids, Volatile Solids, pH, Biogas Methane Content, Biogas Carbon Dioxide Content, Biogas Oxygen Content, Biogas Hydrogen Sulphide Content, Biogas Ammonia Content,
Biomethane Potential (BMP), Total Biogas Volume, Total Solids, Volatile Solids, pH, Biogas Methane Content, Biogas Carbon Dioxide Content, Biogas Oxygen Content, Biogas Hydrogen Sulphide Content, Biogas Ammonia Content,
P93 : Feedstock Chemical and Biological Analysis
Total Solids, Volatile Solids, pH, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Phosphorus, Potassium, Ammonia, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur,
Total Solids, Volatile Solids, pH, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Phosphorus, Potassium, Ammonia, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur,
P95 : Residual Biogas Potential - 14 Days
Residual Biogas Potential (RBP), Total Biogas Volume, Total Solids, Volatile Solids, pH, Biogas Methane Content, Biogas Carbon Dioxide Content, Biogas Oxygen Content, Biogas Hydrogen Sulphide Content, Biogas Ammonia Content,
Residual Biogas Potential (RBP), Total Biogas Volume, Total Solids, Volatile Solids, pH, Biogas Methane Content, Biogas Carbon Dioxide Content, Biogas Oxygen Content, Biogas Hydrogen Sulphide Content, Biogas Ammonia Content,
P222 : Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) Speciation
Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propionic Acid, Butyric Acid, Isobutyric Acid, Valeric Acid, Isovaleric Acid,
Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propionic Acid, Butyric Acid, Isobutyric Acid, Valeric Acid, Isovaleric Acid,
P61 : Sugars in Bio-Oil Water Extract
Levoglucosan, Cellobiosan, Mannosan, Galactosan, Glucose, Xylose, Mannose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Fucose, Sucrose, Cellobiose, Total Sugars,
Levoglucosan, Cellobiosan, Mannosan, Galactosan, Glucose, Xylose, Mannose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Fucose, Sucrose, Cellobiose, Total Sugars,
P63 : Semi-Volatile Oxygenated Components in Bio-Oil
31 constituents including Phenol, Furfural, Syringol, and Vanillin
31 constituents including Phenol, Furfural, Syringol, and Vanillin
P360 : Specific Surface Area (5-Point BET)
Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Adsorption), BET Isotherm (5 Point Using Nitrogen),
Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Adsorption), BET Isotherm (5 Point Using Nitrogen),
P364 : Pore-Size Distribution
Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Adsorption), BET Isotherm (20 Point Using Carbon Dioxide), Pore Volume, Pore Size Distribution,
Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Adsorption), BET Isotherm (20 Point Using Carbon Dioxide), Pore Volume, Pore Size Distribution,
P366 : Pore Size Distribution Deluxe
Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Adsorption), BET Isotherm (40 Point Using Nitrogen), Pore Volume, Pore Size Distribution,
Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Adsorption), BET Isotherm (40 Point Using Nitrogen), Pore Volume, Pore Size Distribution,
P34 : Calorific Value and Elements
Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Ash, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen,
Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Ash, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen,
P36 : Major Elements
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
P37 : Minor Elements
Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
P42 : Ash Melting Behaviour (Reducing Conditions)
Ash Shrinkage Starting Temperature (Reducing), Ash Deformation Temperature (Reducing), Ash Hemisphere Temperature (Reducing), Ash Flow Temperature (Reducing),
Ash Shrinkage Starting Temperature (Reducing), Ash Deformation Temperature (Reducing), Ash Hemisphere Temperature (Reducing), Ash Flow Temperature (Reducing),
P393 : Biochar Thermal Properties Deluxe
Moisture, Ash Content (815C), Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen, Chlorine, Volatile Matter, Fixed Carbon, Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium, Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Ash Shrinkage Starting Temperature (Reducing), Ash Deformation Temperature (Reducing), Ash Hemisphere Temperature (Reducing), Ash Flow Temperature (Reducing),
Moisture, Ash Content (815C), Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen, Chlorine, Volatile Matter, Fixed Carbon, Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium, Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Ash Shrinkage Starting Temperature (Reducing), Ash Deformation Temperature (Reducing), Ash Hemisphere Temperature (Reducing), Ash Flow Temperature (Reducing),
P394 : Biochar Thermal Properties Ultimate
As P393 plus inorganic carbon, organic carbon, TGA (under nitrogen and air), and inherent moisture
As P393 plus inorganic carbon, organic carbon, TGA (under nitrogen and air), and inherent moisture
P36 : Major Elements
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
P37 : Minor Elements
Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
P384 : Biochar Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Anthracene, Benz[a]anthracene, Benzo[b]fluoranthene, Benzo[k]fluoranthene, Benzo[ghi]perylene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Chrysene, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene, Fluoranthene, Fluorene, Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene, 1-Methylnaphthalene, 2-Methylnaphthalene, Naphthalene, Phenanthrene, Pyrene,
Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Anthracene, Benz[a]anthracene, Benzo[b]fluoranthene, Benzo[k]fluoranthene, Benzo[ghi]perylene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Chrysene, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene, Fluoranthene, Fluorene, Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene, 1-Methylnaphthalene, 2-Methylnaphthalene, Naphthalene, Phenanthrene, Pyrene,
P388 : Biochar Plant Growth Trials
Time to Germination, Mean Shoot Length (Week 1), Mean Shoot Length (Week 2), Mean Shoot Length (Week 3), Mean Shoot Length (Week 4), Shoot Weight (Week 4), Mean Root Length (Week 4), Root Weight (Week 4),
Time to Germination, Mean Shoot Length (Week 1), Mean Shoot Length (Week 2), Mean Shoot Length (Week 3), Mean Shoot Length (Week 4), Shoot Weight (Week 4), Mean Root Length (Week 4), Root Weight (Week 4),
P397 : Biochar Soil Amendment Ultimate
As Deluxe package plus P383, SEM Imaging (P387) and Plant Growth Trials (P388)
As Deluxe package plus P383, SEM Imaging (P387) and Plant Growth Trials (P388)
P399 : Biochar Complete Evaluation Package
Includes everything from P391 (Physical Properties Ultimate), P394 (Thermal Properties Ultimate), and P397 (Soil Amendment Ultimate)
Includes everything from P391 (Physical Properties Ultimate), P394 (Thermal Properties Ultimate), and P397 (Soil Amendment Ultimate)
P34 : Calorific Value and Elements
Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Ash, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen,
Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Ash, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen,
P36 : Major Elements
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
Aluminium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Titanium,
P37 : Minor Elements
Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
P40 : Combustion Package
Volatile Matter, Fixed Carbon, Moisture, Ash, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen, Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Chlorine,
Volatile Matter, Fixed Carbon, Moisture, Ash, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Oxygen, Gross Calorific Value, Net Calorific Value, Chlorine,
P41 : Ash Melting Behaviour (Oxidising Conditions)
Ash Shrinkage Starting Temperature (Oxidising), Ash Deformation Temperature (Oxidising), Ash Hemisphere Temperature (Oxidising), Ash Flow Temperature (Oxidising),
Ash Shrinkage Starting Temperature (Oxidising), Ash Deformation Temperature (Oxidising), Ash Hemisphere Temperature (Oxidising), Ash Flow Temperature (Oxidising),
News
Apr 30th 2023
Celignis to Sponsor and Present at Major Biochar Event
The event takes place on May 3rd at Carrick-on-Shannon
We are pleased to announce that, on May 3rd, Celignis will be presenting and exhibiting at the National Biochar and Carbon Products Conference 2023, which is taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrm, Ireland.
This conference is being organised under the auspices of the Interreg Northwest Europe-funded THREE C Project, entitled 'Creating and sustaining Charcoal value chains to promote a Circular Carbon economy in NWE Europe'.
The conference will highlight both Irish stakeholders who are currently working in the biochar and carbon products sector, but also partners from the THREE C project (covering Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, France and Wales, as well as Ireland) who have interesting stories and products to share.
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Aug 31st 2022
Employee Spotlight - Piotr
Aug 17th 2022
New Article on Biochar Analysis
Read about the wide variety of analysis packages we have for biochar
Click here to read about the different analysis packages that Celignis offers for the evaluation on biochars. These analyses cover properties relevant to a wide variety of applications, including soil amendment, carbon sequestration, bioenergy, and biomaterials.
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Aug 1st 2022
Special Offer on TGA Analysis
For a short period we are offering two TGA analyses for the price of one!
To celebrate the arrival of our thermogravimetric (TGA) equipment, we are offering, for a limited time period, two TGA analyses for the price of one. Click here to read more about TGA analyses at Celignis and to see the various packages on offer.
To avail of this special offer please mention the code (TGA-AUGUST) in an email or when placing an order via the Celignis Database.
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Jun 29th 2022
Short Video by Lalitha on EnXylaScope
This 5 minute presentation was given at the recent IBioIC conference
Celignis recently exhibited at IBioiC's annual conference, held in Glasgow on June 6-7.
During that event Lalitha, Celignis's CIO, gave a short 5 minute presentation on the EnXylaScope collaborative EU research project that Celignis is involved in.
You can view the presentation below or here on YouTube.
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