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Integrated Control, Process and Green Solvent Design for Biorefinery Process

Project description

Using advanced green solvents in real-world applications

The chemical industry is undergoing a green transformation driven by the need for sustainable practices and alignment with circular economy goals. Traditional toxic solvents are a major challenge for the industry, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives. Green solvents, such as ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents and bio-based options offer promising potential, but their use in chemical plant design remains underexplored. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the GreenSolProCon project proposes an innovative framework for designing future biorefinery plants. Researchers will model solvent properties, optimise process efficiency and ensure safe and sustainable chemical processes. By advancing green chemistry, GreenSolProCon should help enable sustainable, commercial-scale biorefineries, setting a new standard for the bio-based industry.

Objective

This project proposes a comprehensive approach to design future biorefinery and biobased chemical plants by integrating green solvent, process, and control design. Green solvents, such as Ionic Liquids (ILs), Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs), and biobased solvents, offer a sustainable alternative to conventional toxic solvents. Despite their potential, their application in chemical process plant design remains underexplored. This project aims to develop a holistic framework that addresses the unique properties of green solvents, focusing on mathematical modeling, solvent regeneration design, dynamic process analysis, control system design, and experimental validation. By advancing green chemistry practices, the project aspires to pave the way for sustainable, commercial-scale biorefinery plants, aligning with the goals of a circular economy and contributing to a green transformation of the chemical industry. The project will model solvent properties, optimize process efficiency, and ensure safe and sustainable chemical processes, ultimately setting a new standard for the biobased industry.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01

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Coordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT EINDHOVEN
Net EU contribution
€ 232 916,16
Address
GROENE LOPER 3
5612 AE Eindhoven
Netherlands
Region
Zuid-Nederland Noord-Brabant Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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