Project cooperationUpdated on 8 April 2025
Upcycling process technology within agrifood sector
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Process Technology for Valorization
We’re looking for researchers with deep knowledge of how specific side streams such as fruit peels, spent grains, or other unavoidable residues can be converted into value-added food, feed, or bio-based products. This will help us define realistic scenarios for modelling avoided emissions.
Environmental and Climate Assessment
Our team specializes in ISO 14040/44-aligned LCA, particularly using system expansion. However, collaboration with researchers experienced in circular bioeconomy and environmental modelling, especially within food and agricultural systems, would be very valuable.
While our main focus is on food manufacturing side streams, we also recognize the importance of agricultural residues. Many of our food industry clients depend on emissions reductions across their entire value chain including efforts made by farming suppliers to meet Scope 3 climate targets. Exploring ways to include agricultural waste valorization as part of the long-term vision of this project would therefore be highly relevant.
We’d be happy to join a call with any interested researchers.
Stage
- Early idea
- Already defined
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- Data technologies | (AI based) Material and Product Design, Decomposition and Separation
- Data technologies | Simulation models and predictive analytics to assess the scalability of circular processes across industries
- Enabling technologies | Manufacturing and machine learning, e.g., to increase the flexibility of industrial processes, modular approaches, reduce use of materials, quality assurance and certification of products)
- Enabling technologies | (Advanced) Materials and additive manufacturing
Type
- Consortium seeks Partners
- Expertise offered
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