The main scientific objective is the development of a 2-stage bioprocess for the cost-effective production of pure hydrogen from biomass.
Sub-objectives are:
1. Pretreatment technologies for optimal biodegradation of energy crops and bio-residues
2. Maximum efficiency in conversion of biomass to hydrogen
3. Assessment of installations for optimal gas cleaning
4. Minimal energy demand and maximal product output through system integration
5. Identification of market opportunities for a broad feedstock range
The main technological objective is the construction of prototype modules of the plant which form the basis of a blue print for the whole chain of biomass to pure hydrogen.
Sub-objectives are prototypes of:
1. Equipment for mobilization of fermentable feedstock
2. Reactors for thermophilic and photoheterotrophic hydrogen production
3. Devices for monitoring and control
4. Equipment for optimal gas cleaning
Socio-economic objectives are:
1. Increase public awareness and societal acceptance
2. Identification of future stakeholders
Assembled efforts in HYVOLUTION aimed at a reduction in production costs of hydrogen from biomass in 2020
