Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass or waste materials into value-added products via hydrothermal fractionation and liquefaction/gasification

I propose the study on intermediate (value-added) product production from distributed lignocellulosic biomass or waste materials through hydrothermal fractionation/liquefaction/gasification. In future, supply-chain network system is important because of reduction of electric loss. It can avoid food and unused land use issues. also, biofuels are considered carbon-neutral as the plant recycle the CO2 released from their combustion during photosynthesis. Through this study, we will improve a study on the conversion of distributed biomass resources into high quality products as biocrude-oil or hydrogen gas etc. in the concept of region and centralization with Western University in Canada. These product is clean and alternative source that is suit with current environment and energy policy direction. It can be contributed to the renewable energy industry by applying the advanced knowledge, technology, and know-how in Korea and Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Charles Chunbao Xu

Student:

Partner:

Hankyong National Univerisy

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Green/Alternative Energy; Sustainability & the Environment; Agriculture and Food

University:

Western University

Program: