Bio4Act junior research group
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Bio4Act - Biogenic activated carbons and platform chemicals from residual biomass for the implementation of a sustainable circular bioeconomy
The Bio4Act junior research group aims to use innovative processes to produce high-quality activated carbons, platform chemicals, and energy sources derived from previously untapped residual biomass. We are developing and researching technology concepts across four areas to extract valuable secondary raw materials from residual biomass and convert them into biogenic activated carbons. We intend to use these materials to remove organic micropollutants from municipal wastewater, and to produce polymerisable platform chemicals and renewable energy sources. Identifying the process's actual sustainability potential reveals ecologically optimal methods for utilizing residual biomass.
The junior research group is therefore not only aiming to replace fossil raw materials with biogenic equivalents, but also to preserve valuable ecosystems by utilizing the residual biomass.
Sponsored by the...
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF ) is funding the Bio4Act junior research group as part of the second round of the funding initiative "Kreativer Nachwuchs forscht für die Bioökonomie" (funding reference: 031B1389). The duration is 5 years (08/2023 - 07/2028).