Project cooperation : HORIZON-CL6-2025-ZEROPOLLUTION-06

Anaerobic digestion produces bio-energy in the form of biogas, primarily composed of methane and carbon dioxide, which can be used for electricity and heat generation or upgraded to biomethane for use as a renewable natural gas in transportation or the gas grid. In addition to energy, the process yields digestate, a nutrient-rich byproduct that can be used as a natural fertilizer or soil conditioner, enhancing soil health and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Pyrolysis of biomass is a thermochemical process where organic materials are decomposed at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. One of its key products is biochar, a stable form of carbon that, when applied to soil, can improve soil fertility, enhance water retention, and sequester carbon, making it a valuable tool for climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture. Other byproducts of pyrolysis include bio-oil and syngas, which can also be used as renewable energy sources. sources.