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
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 composite material Hemp fiber processing for composite material Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 98
Oleochemical processing Amidation Amidation for fatty amines production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 97
Oleochemical processing Esterification Esterification for fatty esters production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 96
Oleochemical processing Oxidative cleavage Oxidative cleavage for carboxylic acids production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 95
Oleochemical processing Olefin metathesis Olefin metathesis for chemical building blocks production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 94
Oleochemical processing Epoxidation Epoxidation for epoxidized oil production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 93
Oleochemical processing Hydrolysis Hydrolysis for short chain fatty acids production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 92
Oleochemical processing Polyamidation Polyamidation for polyamide production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 91
Oleochemical processing Polycondensation Polycondensation for alkyd resins production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 90
Oleochemical processing Heat polymerisation Heat polymerisation for blown/stand oil production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 89
Oleochemical processing Intermolecular condensation Intermolecular condensation for oligormers production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 88
Oleochemical processing Hydrogenation Hydrogenation for fatty alcohols production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 87
Oleochemical processing Amines via nitrile route Nitrile route to fatty aminesproduction Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) 86
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 protein Extraction of micellar lupin protein, VC example Extraction of micellar lupin protein Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Lupin seed 84
Oleochemical processing Transesterification Transesterification for FAME production Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Oil from Camelina, Oil from Ethiopian Mustard seed 83
Oleochemical processing Oxidative cleavage Oxidative cleavage for acids production (Azelaic DC9 and Pelargonic acid C9) Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Oil from High oleic acid Safflower 82
Oleochemical processing Alkali pyrolysis Alkali pyrolysis for fatty acids production (Sebacic Acid DC10, 2- Octanol) Pyrolysis oil (2.7125 m3/hour) Oil from Castor bean 81
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 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
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
Direct combustion of solid biomass Fixed bed combustion for heat Grate boiler with straw for heat Heat (2 MWth) Cereals straw, Giant reed (Perennial grass) Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 75
Treatment in subcritical water Hydrothermal processing HTC Hydrothermal carbonisation of biowaste to coal for CHP Biocoal (2.1 tonnes/hour) Separately collected biowaste: Biodegradable waste of separately collected municipal  waste (excluding textile and paper), Biowaste as part of integrally collected municipal waste: Biodegradable waste of not separately collected municipal waste (excluding textile and paper), Other by-products and residues from food and fruit processing industry Level 7, Integrated pilot system demonstrated 74
Direct combustion of solid biomass Fixed bed combustion for CHP (steam cycle) Grate boiler with agrobiomass for CHP Power (10 MWe), Heat (20 MWth) Cereals straw, Giant reed (Perennial grass) Level 9, System ready for full scale deployment 73
Fast pyrolysis Pyrolysis plus boiler for heat and steam Residues pyrolysis + CHP plant, value chain example Power (3.7 MWe), Heat (12.4 MWth) Cereals straw, Sunflower straw, Logging residues from final fellings originating from nonconifer trees, Logging residues from final fellings originating from conifer trees Level 6, Prototype system verified 72
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 + 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 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