Transforming Biomass Waste into Energy, Materials and Circular Value

Waste2Value develops circular solutions for the sustainable management and valorization of biomass and organic wastes. Our research focuses on hydrothermal technologies, including hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), to transform waste streams into valuable products, renewable energy carriers, and functional carbon-based materials.

We investigate the production and application of hydrochar as a solid biofuel, soil amendment, adsorbent, and catalytic support, while also exploring the recovery of energy and nutrients from process waters through anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation for methane and hydrogen production. By integrating thermochemical and biological processes, Waste2Value advances innovative waste-to-resource strategies that contribute to sustainable energy systems, environmental protection, and the transition toward a circular economy.