New Technology Transforms Biomass into a Valuable Material and Energy Source

A new pyrolysis unit, custom-designed to meet the needs of research teams, has recently been launched at the Center of Polymer Systems. This advanced technology enables the decomposition of organic materials without air access, primarily producing gases that can be used as alternative fuels and solid carbonized material, known as biochar. Biochar is valued for its high porosity, stability, and low density.

The uniqueness of the new unit lies in its design, which responds to practical requirements. Positive feedback on the introduction of this technology has already been received, including from researchers at the Finnish LUT University of Technology, with whom the center collaborates on biomass processing and the development of materials for pollutant removal from water as part of the CirkArena project.

“We are opening a new chapter in research development at the Centre of Polymer Systems. The study of biomass recycling and valorization is a highly relevant topic with implications for agriculture, environmental protection, water purification, as well as energy storage, semiconductor technologies, and chemical synthesis,” says Prof. Sedlařík, Director of the Centre of Polymer.

This new technology will significantly expand the research potential at the Center of Polymer Systems and facilitate its transfer into practical applications.