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Project "ETH-Soil"

Carsten Körber (Member of the German Bundestag) learns about the Ethiopia project "ETH-Soil" at the DBFZ

During his visit to the DBFZ, Politician Carsten Körber (Member of the German Bundestag) was informed about details and concrete research developments of the Ethiopia project "ETH-Soil". With a budget of 18.4 million euros, the project is the DBFZ's largest single project.

Position paper

DBFZ experts see no advantages for converting coal-fired power plants to biomass

In the position paper "Conversion of coal-fired power plants to biomass", the possible use of biomass in coal-fired power plants is examined with regard to the benefits for the energy industry, the availability of suitable biomass potential and sustainability impacts.

Official presentation of the stamp briquetting machine in the DBFZ's new technical center (Picture: Wolfgang Grote / ATNA Industrial Solutions GmbH)

Briquetting technology

DBFZ and ATNA Industrial Solutions GmbH have started their cooperation

Based on a cooperation agreement between DBFZ and the briquetting plant manufacturer ATNA Industrial Solutions GmbH, representatives of both institutions as well as investors met at DBFZ on May 6, 2021. The aim of the planned cooperation is the establishment of a scientific cluster.

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FVEE-Annual Conference 2020

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9th International BioEconomy Conference 2021

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bio!TOY 2021

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4th Doctoral Colloquium Bioenergy

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Future of Biofuels 2021

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Green days

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International RETech Conference

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BIOGAS Convention & Trade Fair

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ACHEMA 2022

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DBFZ Events

03.11.2020, Berlin

FVEE-Annual Conference 2020

The current implementation of the energy system transformation shows a clear climate protection gap, so that the pressure for action for the development and establishment of a climate-neutral energy system continues to increase. At its annual conference in 2019, the Research Association for Renewable Energies will discuss where the central technological and socio-economic challenges and solution options for a greenhouse gas-neutral society in 2050 lie. ...

09.06.2021, online

9th International BioEconomy Conference 2021

The conference on the bioeconomy in Germany, which is unique in Germany, gathers renowned and international representatives from science and industry every year for an intensive and fruitful exchange on the latest research results, innovations and current developments on the markets. Under the motto "Bio meets Economy - Science meets Industry", the WissenschaftsCampus Halle and the BioEconomy Cluster Mitteldeutschland invite you this year to the 9th International BioEconomy Conference. The event will take place online. ...

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07.09.2021, Nuremberg, Hyprid

bio!TOY 2021

Following the first bioTOY conference in 2019, which was successful with almost 100 participants, manufacturers of sustainable plastics and toys will again exchange ideas on September 7-8. ...

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13.09.2021, Online

4th Doctoral Colloquium Bioenergy

[DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS MOVED TO JUNE 18th] We are already looking forward to welcome you to the 4th PhD doctoral colloquium on 13th/14th September 2021. The one-and-a-half day colloquium will focus on the entire conversion chain of bioenergy - starting with the raw material biomass, the different conversion paths and processes including their technological implementation, the resulting products and services as well as the necessary system analyses and measures for system integration. ...

05.10.2021, Copenhagen, Denmark

Future of Biofuels 2021

Diese Veranstaltung bietet den Akteuren der Branche einzigartige Inhalte, Workshops, Diskussionen und Networking. Präsentieren Sie Ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen im Networking-Bereich und treffen Sie sich mit führenden Vertretern der Branche. ...

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12.10.2021, France

Green days

Pollutec show is the reference meeting place for environment professionals. GREEN DAYS is the official B2B event of Pollutec show! ...

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04.11.2021, Berlin/ online

International RETech Conference

The aim of holding the conference on "Climate and resource protection through environmentally sound collection and recycling of biogenic waste" is to exchange experience and impart knowledge on promising approaches to sensible material and energy recycling and to reducing the landfilling of untreated biogenic waste or untreated municipal waste with a high biogenic content. ...

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07.12.2021, Nürnberg

BIOGAS Convention & Trade Fair

The unique expertise of the Fachverband Biogas e.V., its members and its network is the basis for a highly topical program that addresses both national and international issues. Within the framework of the exhibition, the most important national and international biogas players will meet to exchange ideas, to experience innovative technologies and services, and to establish and maintain business contacts. ...

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04.04.2022, Frankfurt am Main

ACHEMA 2022

The ACHEMA Congress covers the entire spectrum of chemical process technology and biotechnology. The range of topics includes analytics, energy supply, process design and reaction engineering through to safety engineering. Three topics in particular are in the spotlight: Biotech for Chemistry - chemical and biotechnological processes are growing together; flexible production - digital networking of the value chain; chemical and pharmaceutical logistics - the digitalization of the logistics chain is opening up new avenues in supply chain management and distribution. ...

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DBFZ @ IEA Bioenergy

The IEA Bioenergy is an organisation founded in 1978 by the International Energy Agency with the aim of improving international cooperation and the exchange of information on bioenergy research. The DBFZ is currently represented with several scientists in five tasks.

Invitation to submit

Special Issue "Recent Advances in Hydrothermal Carbonization"

The special Issue will focus on recent developments, driven by both fundamental research and applied technology. Researchers are invited to submit manuscripts!

Funding programme

Project ideas wanted

Until 1 September 2021, 2pm new project ideas on the subject of bioenergy can be submitted within the framework of the 7th Energy Research Programme. Please note the new topics such as energetic sewage sludge utilisation, biofuels, biogenic hydrogen production, etc...

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