Welcome to the Biomass conversion technologies database which you can access underneath! 

Through the underneath table users can access the database on lignocellulosic biomass conversion technologies characteristics (click on the number in last column). The data included in this database are feeding the Bio2Match, the BeWhere and the LocaGIStics tools all accessible via the main menu in this toolset under 'Tools'. accessible under the ‘Tool'  tab in the main menu above. In the process of creating the database it was ensured to take up the technologies relevant for producing the products described in the product market combinations in WP7 and that were the basis for assessing 2020 and 2030 biomass demand and consumption levels (see Tab 'General data' ---> 'Biomass demand'. For heat, power and fuels, several technologies are available in the database, while for other bio-based products (especially through the sugar platform) some but fewer conversion technologies are included. This is a representation of the technology readiness levels and the current and expected market situation for these products.

In the underneath table an overview is provided of all technologies included in the conversion technologies database. To access the detailed technology characterisation sheets in de database click on the technology number in the last column of the table.  To return to the overview table again click on the return arrow

The technologies covered can be classified in 6 main categories: treatment in subcritical water, syngas platform, gasification technologies, fast pyrolysis, direct combustion of solid biomass, chemical pretreatment, biochemical hydrolisis and fermentation and anearobic digestion. For a further description of the biomass conversion technologies database please consult D2.3The method developed in S2BIOM for minimal biomass quality requirement for each biomass conversion technology is described in D2.1 and  D2.2.

Conversion technologies Conversion technologies

Output capacity Common biomass input Technology readiness level Number
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis and hydrogenation for diesel fuel Pyrolysis oil diesel Pyrolysis diesel (23.6 m3/hour) Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees, Sawdust from sawmills from conifers, Sawmill residues: excluding sawdust, conifers, Residues from further woodprocessing Level 4, Laboratory testing protoype component or process 40
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis plus boiler for heat and steam Fast pyrolysis + CHP plant, value chain example Power (4.13 MWe), Heat (15.24 MWth) Residues from further woodprocessing, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees Level 6, Prototype system verified 70
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis and hydrogenation for diesel fuel Fast pyrolysis oil thermochemical fractionation to pyrolytic lignin Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Stemwood from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees, SRC Willow, SRC Poplar 78
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis plus boiler for heat and steam Residues pyrolysis + Boiler for heat, value chain example Power (0.1 MWe), Heat (16.4 MWth) Cereals straw, Sunflower straw, Logging residues from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Logging residues from final fellings originating from conifer trees Level 7, Integrated pilot system demonstrated 71
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis plus boiler for heat and steam Fast pyrolysis + Boiler for heat, value chain example Power (0.53 MWe), Heat (19.6 MWth) Residues from further woodprocessing, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees Level 8, System integrated in commercial design 67
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis oil and diesel engine for electricity Fast pyrolysis + Multiple diesel combustion engines, value chain example Power (5.83 MWe), Heat (8.7 MWth) Residues from further woodprocessing, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees Level 6, Prototype system verified 69
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis plus boiler for heat and steam Fast pyrolysis of residues Power (0.1 MWe), Heat (3.4 MWth), Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Cereals straw, Sunflower straw, Logging residues from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Logging residues from final fellings originating from conifer trees Level 7, Integrated pilot system demonstrated 24
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis and hydrogenation for diesel fuel Co-processing of FPBO in FCC Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Stemwood from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees, SRC Willow, SRC Poplar 76
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis plus boiler for heat and steam Fast pyrolysis + Industrial steam boiler, value chain example Power (0.66 MWe), Heat (31.4 MWth) Residues from further woodprocessing, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 68
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis and hydrogenation for diesel fuel Fast pyrolysis oil thermochemical fractionation to pyrolytic sugars Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Stemwood from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees, SRC Willow, SRC Poplar 77
Extraction of protein Extraction of micellar lupin protein, VC example Extraction of micellar lupin protein Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Lupin seed 84
Extraction of fibers Hemp fiber processing for pulp and paper Hemp fiber processing for pulp and paper Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 100
Extraction of fibers Hemp fiber processing for agro textile Hemp fiber processing for agro textile Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 99
Extraction of fibers Hemp fiber processing for insulation material, VC example Fiber processing of hemp to insulation material Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Industrial hemp 85
Extraction of fibers Hemp fiber processing for composite material Hemp fiber processing for composite material Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 98
Direct combustion of solid biomass Fluidised bed combustion for CHP (steam cycle) Bubbling fluidised bed combustion for CHP (steam cycle) Power (50 MWe), Heat (100 MWth) Logging residues from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Logging residues from final fellings originating from conifer trees, Residues from further woodprocessing, Non hazardous post consumer wood, Bark residues from pulp and paper industry Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 3
Direct combustion of solid biomass Direct co-combustion in coal fired power plants Co-firing in PC Power (500 MWe) Sawdust from sawmills from nonconifers, Sawdust from sawmills from conifers, Stemwood from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from final fellings originating from conifer trees Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 31
Direct combustion of solid biomass Fixed bed combustion for heat Grate boiler with wood chips for heat Heat (15 MWth) Logging residues from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Logging residues from final fellings originating from conifer trees, Non hazardous post consumer wood, Residues from further woodprocessing, Bark residues from pulp and paper industry Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 29
Direct combustion of solid biomass Domestic pellet burners for heat Pellet boiler for heat Heat (0.02 MWth) Stemwood from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from final fellings originating from conifer trees, Sawdust from sawmills from nonconifers, Sawdust from sawmills from conifers Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 33
Direct combustion of solid biomass Domestic residential batch fired stoves for heat Batch stove for heat Heat (0.015 MWth) Stemwood from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from final fellings originating from conifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from nonconifer trees, Stemwood from thinnings originating from conifer trees Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 34