Advanced Biomass Value (ABV)
ABV is a biorefinery plattform for the sustainable production of biokerosene, high value lubricants and CO2 adsorbing building materials. The process is based on the efficient generation of microalgal biomass. This cell material is homogenized and subsequently separated into a lipid and a cell debris fraction. The lipids are functionalized biotechnologically and tested for their applicability in the lubricant industry. The cell debris, mostly consisting of algal cell wall, is enzymatically hydrolyzed and subsequently serves as substrate for the production of lipids through oil yeasts. These cells can be directly converted to biokerosene using chemical catalytic techniques. The residue of this reaction is used as component for building materials. No waste streams are generated within the process.
Work at IBK: An essential task for the IBK group is the enzymatic functionalization and refinement of algal lipids as well as the enzymatic hydrolysis of homogenized algal biomass. Additionally, IBK is working on the subsequent fermentative conversion of hydrolysate into lipid rich biomass. In collaboration with a project partner, the cultivation conditions for the oil yeasts are also optimized for the technical application.
- Involved People: Farah Quora, Felix Bracharz, Jan Lorenzen
- Funding: BMBF
- Project Partners: 7