Fraunhofer UMSICHT Institute Branch Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Fraunhofer UMSICHT Institute Branch Sulzbach-Rosenberg

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Research and development of carbonization processes and biochar application

Fraunhofer UMSICHT at it's site in Sulzbach-Rosenberg develops pilot plants and processes for the carbonization of biomass, in particular biogenic waste and residual materials . For our partners, we offer scientific support along the entire value chain from the feedstock to the production and application of biochar and carbonates.

From biogenic feedstock to product: Fraunhofer UMSICHT accompanies along the entire value chain of biochar production
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From biogenic feedstock to product: Fraunhofer UMSICHT accompanies along the entire value chain of biochar production

Biochar as CO2 sinks and substitutes for fossil ressources

Reactor system for the carbonization of biogenic residues into biochar at Fraunhofer UMSICHT

According to the IPCC, additional measures are needed to actively remove CO2 from the atmosphere (carbon dioxide removal) in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The carbonization of biomass using PyCCS (pyrogenic carbon capture and storage) is considered a reliable technical approach. It consists of using thermochemical processes to convert plants or beiogenic residues that have previously fixed CO2 through photosynthesis into biochar / carbonisates.

The carbon bound in the carbonisates can be stored effectively and safely over lo