HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-01_Sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications
ABOUT US
Since early 2000s Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” has been working on various technologies to replace fossil-based chemicals with bio-based or waste-based alternatives. The feedstocks that we are working on include plant oils, wood oil, starch, bio-based alcohols, lignin, cellulose, and organic acids. Our offer can be divided into the following segments: fuels, specialty chemicals, polymers, solvents, cosmetic additives and waxes.
Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” offers the cooperation in area of:
- development of technology for the hydroprocessing of bio-based feedstocks into valuable fuel additives long-term catalytic tests
- development of tailor made catalysts
- process upscaling
- design and construction of tailor-made pilot plant
- analytical methods and on-line process control.
OUR IDEA
In this project, Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” offers to develop processes and novel catalysts for converting algae oil into JET A-1 and/or Diesel components. Additionally, Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” will prepare the technical documentation required for constructing a pilot-scale installation. The development of proprietary catalysts for this innovative technology will enable the optimization of reaction pathways and improve process efficiency.The proposed technology demonstrates significant implementation potential, adaptable for deployment at various scales—ranging from large-scale integration into existing oil refineries to small-scale, distributed energy systems coupled with hydrogen electrolysis.To validate the produced fuels, testing will be conducted in compliance with ASTM D7566 for JET A-1 components and EN 590 standards for Diesel, ensuring their conformity with industry requirements. These evaluations will include key parameters such as thermal stability, density, freezing point, cetane number, and lubricity, providing comprehensive performance characterization.
