Biomass is a broad term and can cover any plant or plant-derived biodegradable material. For example, trees are one example of a biomass feedstock,
as is paper, a bioproduct often derived from wood.
When biomass is used for the production of biofuels the biofuels are often classified as either being first generation or second generation.
Each biofuel type uses a different biomass group for its production.
First generation biofuels are dervied from food or oil crops. Examples include ethanol (sourced from the starch in crops such as wheat and corn/maize and
from the sucrose in crops such as sugar beet and sugarcane) and biodiesel (sourced from oil-bearing crops such as rapeseed and sunflowers).
Second generation biofuels are sourced from lignocellulosic biomass. The term lignocellulosic is used to
describe material that is mostly composed of cellulose, hemicellulose,
and lignin. Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant type of biomass and includes a wide variety of different biomass types including grasses,
wood, energy crops, and agricultural and municipal wastes.
At Celignis our core expertise is in the accurate and precise analysis of lignocellulosic biomass. Our methods for analysis have been developed and refined over the last 10 years and we have expertise in
the application of these methods to a wide variety of biomass types. For example, our near infrared models, which allow us to provide
lignocellulosic data within one day of receiving the sample, have been developed on thousands of different biomass samples.
We also have extensive expertise in analysis of feedstocks that may be suitable for the production in biogas in anaerobic digestion.
Examples of Biomass Feedstocks Analysed at Celignis
Seaweed (or macroalgal biomass) has garnered a lot of attention in recent yeard as a feedstock with high potential for the
production of energy, biofuels, and chemicals
through a biorefining approach.
Seaweed composition differs greatly from that of lignocellulosic biomass. For instance, while lignin forms a significant proportion of
lignocellulose, it is absent in seaweed. The other two constituents of lignocellulose are cellulose and hemicellulose, however in seaweed hemicellulose is also absent and, whilst
cellulose can be present in
much smaller amounts, different polysaccharides predominate. At Celignis we have a lot of experience in the analysis of seaweed
and have developed a number of custom analysis packages for this feedstocks. Click here
to read more about these analysis packages.
Bio-oil
We are also able to characterise the bio-oil that is produced during the pyrolysis of biomass.
Click here
to read more about our analysis packages for bio-oil.
We are looking for top-class applicants to develop bioprocessing IP at Celignis
We are pleased to announce that we have been selected to be awarded funding, through the Horizon 2020 Innosup Innovation Associate programme, to recruit a top-class person to lead the development of our bioprocess concept into a patentable process and prototype product with clear commercial potential.
The SAPHIRE (Self-Assembling Plant-based Hydrogels Induced by Redox Enzymes) project focuses on the production of environmentally-friendly, 100% plant-based, superior-quality hydrogels for food,
cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
The position has a salary of €69.5k for one year, plus €20k of training and €3.5k in relocation funds.
Please click here for further information on the position and how to apply.
Celignis Collaborating with Ibiocat on Biorefinery Solutions
Illinois-based Ibiocat, was founded by Charles Abbas, a leading light for over 40 years in biorefining.
Illinois-based Ibiocat, founded by Charles A. Abbas, and Ireland-based analytical provider Celignis, founded by Dan Hayes, have come together to develop bespoke bioeconomy solutions for clients that are looking to add value to their process residues generated from 1G and 2G ethanol plants.
Click here to read more about this exciting collaboration and here to download a promotional flyer.
We're Hosting a Review Meeting of H2020 Project ENABLING
The 2 day event will see all 16 partners of the ENABLING project discuss the progress to date.
This two-day event will see all 16 project partners discuss the progress made in the first 18 months of our Horizon 2020 project ENABLING and make plans for the activities to be undertaken in the second half of the project.
The focus of the project is on supporting the spreading of best practices and innovation in the provision (production, pre-processing) of biomass for the Bio-Based Industry (BBI).
Details the latests activities and findings of the ENABLING project
We are happy to announce that the 4th newsletter of the ENABLING project has been released.
ENABLING is a coordinating and supporting action funded by the H2020-RUR-2017-1 call of the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme.
The title of the project is an acronym that stands for 'Enhance New Approaches in BioBased Local Innovation Networks for Growth'. The focus of the project is on supporting the spreading of best practices
and innovation in the provision (production, pre-processing) of biomass for the Bio-Based Industry (BBI).
Celignis will play a key role in the project with regards to stressing the importance of biomass composition in terms of evaluating feedstock and technology suitability.
Over the course of the project we will also be contacting a number of stakeholders, both in Ireland and overseas, and will be involved in the organisation of a number of networking events.
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