The ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials at the University of Queensland seeks to talk with companies in the bio-fuel industry that have knowledge of diesel substitute bio-fuel and can provide guidance on the expected technical and economical benchmarks for new technologies in this space.
We will be more than happy to keep any interested parties informed of the breakthroughs/developments, during the project’s lifetime.
Our group has been invited by a government institution to prepare a full proposal for a project that aims to produce a diesel substitute bio-fuel, such as Dimethyl Ether (DME), from Australian lignocellulosic feedstock like stubble, cane bagasse, and annual and perennial grasses. The conversion of largely waste biomass to valuable bio-fuel will provide energy and cost effective technology for future bio-refineries.
The proposed project aims to deliver the following innovations:
• Cost effective catalysts for innovative tar free production of syngas from cellulose for small scale rural alternative fuel production.
• Cost effective catalysts for the small scale process of single step conversion of syngas to DME
We are particularly interested to learn about the technical and commercial challenges to make DME an economically viable fuels source, especially for remote rural areas.
In addition, DME has a range of applications, including:
• LPG blending and substitution
• Diesel blending and substitution
• Remote power generation,
• Acetylene substitution.
To obtain further information, please contact Dr. Fouad Haghseresht, Manager, and Innovation Commercial Development for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials at F.Haghseresht@uniquest.com.au.
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