News
January 16th 2017
We are happy to announce that Christopher Comerford has joined the Celignis team. He will work as a Laboratory Analyst, undertaking analysis and supervision of all our biomass analysis methods. He will also assist in the development of quality management protocols and standard operating procedures as part of our development for ISO17025 accreditation.
Chris is a recent graduate of Horticultural Science at University College Dublin and also has experience working in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory. He was our first choice from a competitive field of 125 applicants for this position and we look forward to his contributions towards the continued growth of Celignis.
New Addition to the Celignis Team
We are happy to announce that Christopher Comerford has joined the Celignis team. He will work as a Laboratory Analyst, undertaking analysis and supervision of all our biomass analysis methods. He will also assist in the development of quality management protocols and standard operating procedures as part of our development for ISO17025 accreditation.
Chris is a recent graduate of Horticultural Science at University College Dublin and also has experience working in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory. He was our first choice from a competitive field of 125 applicants for this position and we look forward to his contributions towards the continued growth of Celignis.
November 16th 2016
THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.
The Irish Research Council's Employment Based Programme provides co-funding for a student to undertake a PhD associated with a university but based in a company.
We are looking to make an application for a research project focused on the development of new algorithms for rapid biomass analysis predictive models. This will involve the use of software such as MATLAB or the open-source alternative Octave.
The evaluators of the proposal will consider the innovation potential and impact of the proposed project as well as the calibre of the PhD applicant. It is therefore important that the candidate is the right fit for the proposed research programme.
Applicants should be adept with computational software, and programming experience (particularly with MATLAB/Octave) would be a major plus.
Applicant with high-level degrees (i.e. a 1st or 2-1) in a related discipline would be preferred. The scheme also allows current undergraduate students to apply providing that they will graduate in 2017 and are expected to achieve a high level degree.
Prior experience with chemometrics would also be desirable.
The scheme has had a pre-call announcement which can be viewed here. The call will officially launch on December 8th 2016 with the deadline for submission being February 16th 2017. If the application is successful then the PhD would start in October 2017 and last 3 years.
If you are interested in being our chosen candidate for this application then please send a cover letter (specific to the role described) and a CV to dan@celignis.com. The candidate we choose will be expected to make significant input with regards to the content of the proposal to be submitted to the IRC.
The placement will be in our laboratory in Limerick, Ireland and will most likely be associated with the University of Limerick.
We are Looking for a PhD Candidate
THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.
The Irish Research Council's Employment Based Programme provides co-funding for a student to undertake a PhD associated with a university but based in a company.
We are looking to make an application for a research project focused on the development of new algorithms for rapid biomass analysis predictive models. This will involve the use of software such as MATLAB or the open-source alternative Octave.
The evaluators of the proposal will consider the innovation potential and impact of the proposed project as well as the calibre of the PhD applicant. It is therefore important that the candidate is the right fit for the proposed research programme.
Applicants should be adept with computational software, and programming experience (particularly with MATLAB/Octave) would be a major plus.
Applicant with high-level degrees (i.e. a 1st or 2-1) in a related discipline would be preferred. The scheme also allows current undergraduate students to apply providing that they will graduate in 2017 and are expected to achieve a high level degree.
Prior experience with chemometrics would also be desirable.
The scheme has had a pre-call announcement which can be viewed here. The call will officially launch on December 8th 2016 with the deadline for submission being February 16th 2017. If the application is successful then the PhD would start in October 2017 and last 3 years.
If you are interested in being our chosen candidate for this application then please send a cover letter (specific to the role described) and a CV to dan@celignis.com. The candidate we choose will be expected to make significant input with regards to the content of the proposal to be submitted to the IRC.
The placement will be in our laboratory in Limerick, Ireland and will most likely be associated with the University of Limerick.
October 26th 2016
THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.
We are hiring a lab analyst for our laboratory in Limerick, Ireland! Click here for details.
We are Hiring!
THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED.
We are hiring a lab analyst for our laboratory in Limerick, Ireland! Click here for details.
October 19th 2016
We are exhibiting at The European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy, 2016 which is taking place on October 19-20 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, UK.
If you are also attending then please come and say hello! We are at booth #20 and are happy to talk biomass!
We are Exhibiting at EFIB 2016
We are exhibiting at The European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy, 2016 which is taking place on October 19-20 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, UK.
If you are also attending then please come and say hello! We are at booth #20 and are happy to talk biomass!
October 17th 2016
As part of the I-SUP2016 conference in Antwerp, Brussels, there will be a session dedicated to biobased aromatics. It is organised by Biorizon and Celignis Director Dan Hayes will be making a flash presentation concerning how the Celignis rapid analysis models may aid this sector.
Dan Hayes at Biorizon Event in Antwerp
As part of the I-SUP2016 conference in Antwerp, Brussels, there will be a session dedicated to biobased aromatics. It is organised by Biorizon and Celignis Director Dan Hayes will be making a flash presentation concerning how the Celignis rapid analysis models may aid this sector.
September 28th 2016
Our Director Daniel Hayes and biomass analyst Daniel Hickey are in Pamplona, Spain for the kick-off meeting of "BIOrescue" a collaborative research project funded by the European Union's Biomass Based Industries scheme.
We will be involved in project-related discussions with the 10 other BIOrescue partipant organisations at the Second Generation Biofuel Centre of CENER, the coordinator of the project.
Click here to see the press-release for this kick-off meeting.
Kick-Off Meeting for BIOrescue Project
Our Director Daniel Hayes and biomass analyst Daniel Hickey are in Pamplona, Spain for the kick-off meeting of "BIOrescue" a collaborative research project funded by the European Union's Biomass Based Industries scheme.
We will be involved in project-related discussions with the 10 other BIOrescue partipant organisations at the Second Generation Biofuel Centre of CENER, the coordinator of the project.
Click here to see the press-release for this kick-off meeting.
September 13th 2016
Today Celignis Director Daniel Hayes is attending the RWM Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. This exhibition includes sections focused on energy, renewables, and water. A significant number of companies that are active in the bioenergy and biofuels sectors are expected to be present at this event.
We are at a Renewables and Energy Expo in Birmingham
Today Celignis Director Daniel Hayes is attending the RWM Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. This exhibition includes sections focused on energy, renewables, and water. A significant number of companies that are active in the bioenergy and biofuels sectors are expected to be present at this event.
September 8th 2016
We can now determine the starch content of your biomass samples with Package P14.
Starch, a polymer of glucose units, functions as a sugar store in many plants. It is a mixture of two polysaccharides: amylose and amylopectin. You can obtain more information about starch at our dedicated webpage for this constituent.
If starch analysis is not carried out then it is possible that, in our analysis packages for determining the lignocellulosic sugars, some of the glucan could come from starch. However, if we do quantify starch then we subtract the starch content from the glucan content determined in those analysis packages ensuring, when water soluble sugars are also removed by using one of our extraction packages, that the glucan content that we report comes from lignocellulose.
We follow a Megazyme method for the determination of starch in biomass. Specifically, we use AOAC Official Method 996.11 for our analysis. This is very similar to the NREL Laboratory Analysis Procedure 'Determination of Starch in Solid Biomass Samples by HPLC' (17/07/2005).
Please refer to our Package P14 webpage for more information on our starch analysis.
New Analysis Package for Starch
We can now determine the starch content of your biomass samples with Package P14.
Starch, a polymer of glucose units, functions as a sugar store in many plants. It is a mixture of two polysaccharides: amylose and amylopectin. You can obtain more information about starch at our dedicated webpage for this constituent.
If starch analysis is not carried out then it is possible that, in our analysis packages for determining the lignocellulosic sugars, some of the glucan could come from starch. However, if we do quantify starch then we subtract the starch content from the glucan content determined in those analysis packages ensuring, when water soluble sugars are also removed by using one of our extraction packages, that the glucan content that we report comes from lignocellulose.
We follow a Megazyme method for the determination of starch in biomass. Specifically, we use AOAC Official Method 996.11 for our analysis. This is very similar to the NREL Laboratory Analysis Procedure 'Determination of Starch in Solid Biomass Samples by HPLC' (17/07/2005).
Please refer to our Package P14 webpage for more information on our starch analysis.
September 1st 2016
We are pleased to announce the recruitment of an additional employee to the Celignis team.
Daniel Hickey has been recently working on his Masters degree at the Carbolea Biomass Research Group in the University of Limerick where he was developing methods for the improved analysis of biomass using ion chromatography.
At Celignis Daniel will be responsible for the analysis of samples for the BIOrescue research project, which is funded by the Biomass Based Industries segment of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme.
New Employee at Celignis
We are pleased to announce the recruitment of an additional employee to the Celignis team.
Daniel Hickey has been recently working on his Masters degree at the Carbolea Biomass Research Group in the University of Limerick where he was developing methods for the improved analysis of biomass using ion chromatography.
At Celignis Daniel will be responsible for the analysis of samples for the BIOrescue research project, which is funded by the Biomass Based Industries segment of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme.
September 1st 2016
Today marks the launch date of BIOrescue, a research project funded by the Biomass Based Industries (BBI) subset of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme.
The BIOrescue project targets to develop and demonstrate a new innovative biorefinery concept based on the cascading use of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) supplemented by wheat straw and other seasonal underutilised lignocellulosic feedstocks. It is expected that this new concept will avoid disposal and allow for the production of some biodegradable bio-based products and bioactive compounds that will help to replace the existing ones based on fossil resources. More information on the expected impacts of the project can be found on its webpage on the BBI website.
Celignis is one of 11 participants in the BIOrescue consortium. Our roles within the project include the analysis of various biomass feedstocks and process intermediates and residues (using our NIR models and chemical analysis methods) as well as developing new methods and algorithms to improve the breadth, depth and precision of our rapid analysis techniques.
Work Has Started on a New Research Project
Today marks the launch date of BIOrescue, a research project funded by the Biomass Based Industries (BBI) subset of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme.
The BIOrescue project targets to develop and demonstrate a new innovative biorefinery concept based on the cascading use of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) supplemented by wheat straw and other seasonal underutilised lignocellulosic feedstocks. It is expected that this new concept will avoid disposal and allow for the production of some biodegradable bio-based products and bioactive compounds that will help to replace the existing ones based on fossil resources. More information on the expected impacts of the project can be found on its webpage on the BBI website.
Celignis is one of 11 participants in the BIOrescue consortium. Our roles within the project include the analysis of various biomass feedstocks and process intermediates and residues (using our NIR models and chemical analysis methods) as well as developing new methods and algorithms to improve the breadth, depth and precision of our rapid analysis techniques.
July 5th 2016
Celignis have joined Scotland's Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) as an Associate Member.
IBioIC has been established to stimulate the growth and success of the industrial biotechnology (IB) sector in Scotland by connecting the dots between industry, academia and government.
Associate members within the IBioIC are interested parties or technology suppliers who want to be involved in the creation and cultivation of an IB industry within Scotland but have no requirement for, or relevance to jointly funded projects or access to the IBioIC skills programme.
Celignis Becomes an Associate Member of IBioIC
Celignis have joined Scotland's Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) as an Associate Member.
IBioIC has been established to stimulate the growth and success of the industrial biotechnology (IB) sector in Scotland by connecting the dots between industry, academia and government.
Associate members within the IBioIC are interested parties or technology suppliers who want to be involved in the creation and cultivation of an IB industry within Scotland but have no requirement for, or relevance to jointly funded projects or access to the IBioIC skills programme.
June 30th 2016
Director Daniel Hayes is present at the Value Chain of Waste and Bio-resources as Feedstocks event being held at the Portland Hotel in Manchester, UK, on June 30th to July 1st.
The event is hosted by the BBSRC Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology club (IBTI) and Networks in Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC NIBB), including the AD Network, Food Waste Network, Lignocelluloisic Biorefinery Network and Plants to Products. There will be a discussion on the topics underpinning the value chain of waste feedstsocks, with an aim to assess the value chain from all perspectives; from the feedstock to the end-product within the value chain, as well as capturing novel technologies for the future and the challenges with respect to policy and regulation in the utilisation of waste feedstocks.
Daniel Hayes will be making a presentation on the role that Celignis's laboratory and proprietary rapid analysis models could play in evaluating the suitability of these resources for bioprocessing.
We are at a Waste Utilisation Event in Manchester
Director Daniel Hayes is present at the Value Chain of Waste and Bio-resources as Feedstocks event being held at the Portland Hotel in Manchester, UK, on June 30th to July 1st.
The event is hosted by the BBSRC Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology club (IBTI) and Networks in Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC NIBB), including the AD Network, Food Waste Network, Lignocelluloisic Biorefinery Network and Plants to Products. There will be a discussion on the topics underpinning the value chain of waste feedstsocks, with an aim to assess the value chain from all perspectives; from the feedstock to the end-product within the value chain, as well as capturing novel technologies for the future and the challenges with respect to policy and regulation in the utilisation of waste feedstocks.
Daniel Hayes will be making a presentation on the role that Celignis's laboratory and proprietary rapid analysis models could play in evaluating the suitability of these resources for bioprocessing.
June 21st 2016
Today Celignis Director Daniel Hayes is attending the 7th Stakeholder Plenary Meeting of the European Biofuels Technology Platform (EBTP) in Brussels.
The focus of the meeting is on the 'Decarbonisation of transport'. Click here for more details on the event.
Presence at the European Biofuels Technology Platform Brussels Event
Today Celignis Director Daniel Hayes is attending the 7th Stakeholder Plenary Meeting of the European Biofuels Technology Platform (EBTP) in Brussels.
The focus of the meeting is on the 'Decarbonisation of transport'. Click here for more details on the event.
April 21st 2016
Director Daniel Hayes is attending the Biomass Based Industries (BBI) Info Day in Brussels today.
The Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking is a new €3.7 billion Public-Private Partnership between the EU and the Bio-based Industries Consortium. Operating under Horizon 2020, it is driven by the Vision and Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA) developed by the industry.
The BBI focuses on three core areas, listed below:
The info day is providing information about how to participate in BBI JU's 2016 Call for proposals. There will also be a networking session at the event.
Celignis was formed as a result of the IP developed in an EU funded research project (DIBANET) and we are eager to develop new innovations in other collaborative research projects so Director Daniel Hayes will be engaging with a number of potential collaborators at the event.
Celignis Attends BBI Info Day
Director Daniel Hayes is attending the Biomass Based Industries (BBI) Info Day in Brussels today.
The Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking is a new €3.7 billion Public-Private Partnership between the EU and the Bio-based Industries Consortium. Operating under Horizon 2020, it is driven by the Vision and Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA) developed by the industry.
The BBI focuses on three core areas, listed below:
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The info day is providing information about how to participate in BBI JU's 2016 Call for proposals. There will also be a networking session at the event.
Celignis was formed as a result of the IP developed in an EU funded research project (DIBANET) and we are eager to develop new innovations in other collaborative research projects so Director Daniel Hayes will be engaging with a number of potential collaborators at the event.
February 1st 2016
Celignis will be attending the IrBEA 2016 National Bioenergy Conference, entitled `Unleashing Ireland`s Bioenergy Potential`, on February 3rd and will have a trade stand detailing the services we provide for the laboratory analysis of biomass samples. We look forward to seeing you there!
Celignis Trade Stand at IrBEA Dublin Meeting
Celignis will be attending the IrBEA 2016 National Bioenergy Conference, entitled `Unleashing Ireland`s Bioenergy Potential`, on February 3rd and will have a trade stand detailing the services we provide for the laboratory analysis of biomass samples. We look forward to seeing you there!
January 21st 2016
Celignis founder Dr Daniel Hayes gave a presentation, entitled `Compositional Analysis of Feedstocks for Biorefining`, at the Lignofuels 2016 conference in Munich, Germany.
Celignis Presentation at Lignofuels 2016
Celignis founder Dr Daniel Hayes gave a presentation, entitled `Compositional Analysis of Feedstocks for Biorefining`, at the Lignofuels 2016 conference in Munich, Germany.
December 20th 2015
A new book, entitled `Building on Ireland`s Energy Research Performance` and written by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, has been released. It concerns Irish success stories with EU FP7 research projects funded funded the Energy scheme.
One of the articles covers the DIBANET project, written by Celignis founder Daniel Hayes and co-ordinated by the Carbolea Biomass Research Group at the University of Limerick. The article refers to the formation of Celignis as a spin-out company based on research advances made in DIBANET with regards to the characterisation of biomass. The article is shown below and the book can be accessed here.
Article on the Research that Led to Celignis
A new book, entitled `Building on Ireland`s Energy Research Performance` and written by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, has been released. It concerns Irish success stories with EU FP7 research projects funded funded the Energy scheme.
One of the articles covers the DIBANET project, written by Celignis founder Daniel Hayes and co-ordinated by the Carbolea Biomass Research Group at the University of Limerick. The article refers to the formation of Celignis as a spin-out company based on research advances made in DIBANET with regards to the characterisation of biomass. The article is shown below and the book can be accessed here.
October 27th 2015
Celignis CEO Daniel Hayes was recently interviewed by Irish Startup TV about the formation of Celignis and the future plans for the company. The video is embedded below and can also be viewed directly on YouTube.
Youtube Interview of Celignis CEO by Irish StartUp TV
Celignis CEO Daniel Hayes was recently interviewed by Irish Startup TV about the formation of Celignis and the future plans for the company. The video is embedded below and can also be viewed directly on YouTube.
September 23rd 2015
Celignis's Biomass Analyst Laurence Corbett gave a presentation at the Biofuels International 2015 Conference in Porto, entitled "Analysing Biomass Feedstocks". Click here to download the presentation.
Celignis Presentation at Porto Biofuels Conference
Celignis's Biomass Analyst Laurence Corbett gave a presentation at the Biofuels International 2015 Conference in Porto, entitled "Analysing Biomass Feedstocks". Click here to download the presentation.
September 15th 2015
An article for Ethanol Producer Magazine, written by Celignis CEO Daniel Hayes has been posted online. The article details the different analytical methods used to characterise biomass and the considerable time required for analysis for many of these methods. It also details how Celignis's proprietary near infrared rapid analysis method allows for analysis to be carried out much more quickly and at a lower cost, while still providing accurate analytical data.
The article can be accessed here.
Celignis Article in Ethanol Producer Magazine
An article for Ethanol Producer Magazine, written by Celignis CEO Daniel Hayes has been posted online. The article details the different analytical methods used to characterise biomass and the considerable time required for analysis for many of these methods. It also details how Celignis's proprietary near infrared rapid analysis method allows for analysis to be carried out much more quickly and at a lower cost, while still providing accurate analytical data.
The article can be accessed here.
August 7th 2015
Daniel Hayes will give a presentation to the International Congress and Expo on Biofuels & Bioenergy in Valencia, Spain on August 25th.
Celignis to Present at Conference in Valencia
Daniel Hayes will give a presentation to the International Congress and Expo on Biofuels & Bioenergy in Valencia, Spain on August 25th.
August 4th 2015
Celignis director Dr Daniel Hayes has been featured in a Biofuels Digest interview. Click here for the article.
Celignis CEO Featured in Biofuels Digest Interview
Celignis director Dr Daniel Hayes has been featured in a Biofuels Digest interview. Click here for the article.
June 10th 2015
Accurate analysis of biomass samples is of crucial importance in order to determine whether they are suitable for the production of energy, biofuels, and chemicals. However, traditional methods of analysis can be very time consuming and expensive.
Fortunately, Celignis offers a solution to this problem in the form of its NIR analysis method, which allows for many important compositional parameters to be determined within 24 hours at significantly reduced prices.
The organisers of the Advanced Bioeconomy Feedstocks Conference, to be held in New Orleans, USA, recognise the importance of accurate but cost-effective biomass analysis and have invited Celignis to give a presentation regarding our proprietary NIR models. The presentation will take place at 10:30am on June 10th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon St, New Orleans.
Click here to download the presentation given by Celignis CEO Daniel Hayes.
Celignis Presents at Biofuels Digest Conference
Accurate analysis of biomass samples is of crucial importance in order to determine whether they are suitable for the production of energy, biofuels, and chemicals. However, traditional methods of analysis can be very time consuming and expensive.
Fortunately, Celignis offers a solution to this problem in the form of its NIR analysis method, which allows for many important compositional parameters to be determined within 24 hours at significantly reduced prices.
The organisers of the Advanced Bioeconomy Feedstocks Conference, to be held in New Orleans, USA, recognise the importance of accurate but cost-effective biomass analysis and have invited Celignis to give a presentation regarding our proprietary NIR models. The presentation will take place at 10:30am on June 10th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon St, New Orleans.
Click here to download the presentation given by Celignis CEO Daniel Hayes.
June 8th 2015
We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our range of analysis packages. Celignis Package P52 (Pellet Length and Diameter) follows standard method EN 16127:2012 to determine the average length and diameter of pellets and also what proportion are over the specified size.
New Analysis Package for Pellet Length, Diameter
We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our range of analysis packages. Celignis Package P52 (Pellet Length and Diameter) follows standard method EN 16127:2012 to determine the average length and diameter of pellets and also what proportion are over the specified size.
June 3rd 2015
Celignis Founder and CEO Daniel Hayes will be giving a presentation today regarding Celignis's unique rapid analysis models for biomass at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop. This event is being held at the Minneapolis Convention Centre in Minnesota and the presentation will commence at 10:30am in Track 4 (room 101).
See below for some pictures of the event and click here to download the presentation.
Celignis Presentation at Fuel Ethanol Workshop
Celignis Founder and CEO Daniel Hayes will be giving a presentation today regarding Celignis's unique rapid analysis models for biomass at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop. This event is being held at the Minneapolis Convention Centre in Minnesota and the presentation will commence at 10:30am in Track 4 (room 101).
See below for some pictures of the event and click here to download the presentation.