Transforming Waste into Energy and Biochar: EBRI’s Pyrolysis Technology
Monday 28th of October 2024 | Posted In: News and Views

Transforming Waste into Energy and Biochar: EBRI’s Pyrolysis Technology

NFU Energy’s Senior Project Engineer, Eirinn Rusbridge, recently visited the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University to explore their innovative pyrolysis technology. During the visit, Eirinn interviewed Tim Miller, EBRI’s Director of Engagement, to discuss how pyrolysis transforms organic waste into valuable energy and products. Watch their full conversation here.

How Pyrolysis Works

EBRI's pyrolysis process heats organic waste, such as sawdust, straw, and even dried chicken manure, without oxygen, transforming it into biochar, gases, liquids, power and heat. Biochar, a sustainable form of charcoal, offers a wide range of commercial and environmental uses, from soil improvement, plant and tree health, water treatment, odour control, carbon capture and composites for building and ceramic materials.

Benefits for Businesses

EBRI helps businesses turn waste into high-value materials while reducing their carbon footprint. Through consultancy services and their cutting-edge technologies, EBRI supports industries like agriculture, timber, construction and manufacturing to:

  • Create biochar and other valuable products from waste
  • Generate renewable energy from organic residues
  • Achieve environmental and sustainability goals
  • Improve resource and energy efficiency

Whether you're looking to explore low-carbon products or improve waste management, EBRI’s bespoke support can help you reach new opportunities in the growing waste-to-energy and waste-to-products markets.

If your business produces organic waste, requires industrial heat or is seeking large-scale supplies of biochar, EBRI’s pyrolysis technology can help you. Learn more and explore potential collaborations with EBRI by watching the full interview here. For tailored advice and support, reach out to EBRI by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 204 3383 to discuss how they can help you decarbonise and innovate.