Smart, integrated biorefineries
A boost for the circular economyValue creation without fossil raw materials? Reshaping our economic system to be based upon renewable, i.e. biological resources is the core to establish a sustainable, bio-based circular economy. That requires us to extend beyond primary production and to use our biological resources in an optimal manner. Smart, integrated biorefineries will be one of the key technologies for achieving that goal.
Ziele des ATB
Hier erzählen wir, warum Deep Tech so wichtig ist für das ATB und welcher Vision wir folgen. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
Technologien
Robotik
Robotik als eine Technologie vorstellen
Sensorik
Sensorik als eine Technologie vorstellen
AI & Data Science
AI & Data Science als eine Technologie vorstellen
Robotik
Hier steht etwas zu Robotik. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
Use Cases
Autonomer Feldroboter mit modularer Unkrautvernichtung
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was JaetRobi technisch leistet:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Autonomer Hoftraktor mit elektrischem, smarten Mähmodul
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was SunBot technisch leistet:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Serieller Roboterarm
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was der Roboterarm aus FoodChain technisch leistet:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Biogas Tankstelle
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was Res4Live technisch leistet:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Sensorik
Hier steht etwas zu Sensorik. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
Use Cases
Nicht invasive Atemfrequenzmessung
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was der Atemfrequenzsensor technisch leistet:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Smartes Emissionsmanagement im Stall
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was EmiMod technisch leistet:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Digitaler Zwilling in der Lagerung
Hier folgt ein kurzer Absatz dazu, was wir in der Lagerung von Obst technisch leisten:
- hochpräszise Steuerung eines autonomfahrenden Feldroboters
- Lasermodul, das über Parallelkinetik millimetergenau Unkräuter entfernt
- Simultane Erkennung, Annotation und Entfernung der Unkräuter
- robust & kostengünstig
- modular: Lasermodul kanngetauscht werden
Selected publications on the topic
- Marzban, N.; Psarianos, M.; Herrmann, C.; Schulz-Nielsen, L.; Olszewska-Widdrat, A.; Arefi, A.; Pecenka, R.; Grundmann, P.; Schlüter, O.; Hoffmann, T.; Rotter, V.; Nikoloski, Z.; Sturm, B. (2025): Smart integrated biorefineries in bioeconomy: A concept toward zero-waste, emission reduction, and self-sufficient energy production. Biofuel Research Journal. (1): p. 2319-2349. Online: https://doi.org/10.18331/BRJ2025.12.1.4
- Marzban, N.; Libra, J.; Hosseini, S.; Fischer, M.; Rotter, V. (2022): Experimental evaluation and application of genetic programming to develop predictive correlations for hydrochar higher heating value and yield to optimize the energy content. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. (6): p. 108880. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108880
- Tkachenko, V.; Marzban, N.; Vogl, S.; Filonenko, S.; Antonietti, M. (2023): Chemical Insight into the Base-Tuned Hydrothermal Treatment of Side Stream Biomasses. Sustainable Energy & Fuels. : p. 769-777. Online: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01513G
- Kohzadi, S.; Marzban, N.; Zandsalimi, Y.; Godini, K.; Amini, N.; Harikaranahalli Puttaiah, P.; Lee, S.; Zandi, S.; Ebrahimi, R.; Maleki, A. (2023): Machine learning-based modeling of malachite green adsorption on hydrochar derived from hydrothermal fulvification of wheat straw. Heliyon. (11): p. 21258. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21258
- Ben Hamouda, A.; Boussadia, O.; Saussure, S.; Ellssel, P.; Schirrmann, M.; Hobart, M.; Young, G. (2022): Integrating agro-ecological practices and smart farming to improve agricultural production and insect pest control.
- Marzban, N.; Libra, J.; Rotter, V.; Herrmann, C.; Ro, K.; Filonenko, S.; Hoffmann, T.; Antonietti, M. (2024): Maximizing the value of liquid products and minimizing carbon loss in hydrothermal processing of biomass: an evolution from carbonization to humification. Biochar. : p. 44. Online: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-024-00334-1
- Höfle, D.; Sperber, S.; Marzban, N.; Antonietti, M.; Hoffmann, T.; Wicaksono, W.; Abdelfattah, A.; Berg, G. (2024): Artificial Humic Acid Diminishes the Effect of Drought on the Soil Microbiome. Journal of sustainable agriculture and environment. (4 (October 2024)): p. 1-11. Online: https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70034
- Psarianos, M.; Marzban, N.; Ojha, S.; Schneider, R.; Schlüter, O. (2024): Functional and bioactive properties of chitosan produced from Acheta domesticus with fermentation, enzymatic and microwave-assisted extraction. Sustainable Food Technology. : p. 1-9. Online: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4FB00263F
- Psarianos, M.; Schneider, R.; Altuntas, Ö.; Dimopoulos, G.; Taoukis, P.; Schlüter, O. (2024): Bioethanol production from edible insect excreta: a case study on frass from house crickets. Biofuel Research Journal. (4): p. 2211-2224. Online: http://dx.doi.org/10.18331/BRJ2024.11.4.2
- Herrmann, C.; Bose, R.; Neu, A.; Schneider, R.; Alexandri, M. (2024): Cascading valorization of defatted rice bran for lactic acid fermentation and biogas production. Biofuel Research Journal. : p. 2146-2167. Online: https://doi.org/10.18331/BRJ2024.11.3.2
- Babor, M.; Liu, S.; Arefi, A.; Olszewska-Widdrat, A.; Venus, J.; Sturm, B.; Höhne, M. (2025): Interpretable Domain Adaptation Enables Robust Lactic Acid Fermentation Monitoring from Waste. Results in Engineering. (March 2026): p. 108477. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.108477
- Arefi, A.; Sturm, B.; Babor, M.; Horf, M.; Hoffmann, T.; Höhne, M.; Friedrich, K.; Schroedter, L.; Venus, J.; Olszewska-Widdrat, A. (2024): Digital model of biochemical reactions in lactic acid bacterial fermentation of simple glucose and biowaste substrates. Heliyon. (19): p. 38791. Online: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38791
Search for more publications on this topic ...
Selected research projects on the topic
-
At the Leibniz Innovation Farm for Sustainable Bioeconomy, innovative concepts and technologies for a sustainable, circular bioeconomy will be developed and tested in future by combining agriculture with crop cultivation…
-
The overall objective of F4F2 is to create the conditions for an all-encompassing resilient society that ensures a sustainable supply of sufficient and healthy food through innovative solutions in the agrifood sector. Th…
Start:
End:
01.10.2024
30.09.2025
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)
-
At present, 60-70% of all soils are unhealthy in Europe as a result of land management practices, pollution, intensive agriculture, urbanisation, and the effects of climate change. Due to this and other biophysical const…
Start:
End:
01.12.2022
30.11.2026
Funding authority:
Europäische Union (EU)
-
The goal of the project is the value-added processing of biomass by novel and advanced technologies to better exploit the environmental and economic potential of biogenic resources. A specific aim is to increase the effi…
Start:
End:
01.01.2023
31.10.2026
Funding authority:
Senatsausschuss Wettbewerb (SAW) der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft
-
The diversification of crop production systems in combination with a reduction in the use of agrochemicals and an increase in landscape complexity has the potential to promote biodiversity at the field and landscape scal…
Start:
End:
01.07.2023
30.06.2024
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)
-
Within the framework of the Joint Lab, the University of Osnabrück and the ATB jointly train doctoral students at the interface of agricultural science and artificial intelligence. A total of 40 scientists from both inst…
-
The ProtinA project is using crickets as an alternative source of protein to evaluate the potential of processing and treatment technologies, taking into account the nutritional value of selected foods. To this end, a pr…
Start:
End:
01.07.2024
30.06.2027
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH)
-
Recent developments render the biobased sector a key player in European Economy providing a great impetus towards Circular Business Models of resource efficiency. Developments in biobased nanomaterials are coupled with b…
Start:
End:
01.01.2021
30.06.2025
Funding authority:
Europäische Union (EU)
-
By 2030, Europe’s bioeconomy will grow significantly, with biorefineries as key drivers, converting waste and biomass into valuable products and energy for a circular economy. Challenges include fragmented knowledge, une…
Start:
End:
27.10.2021
26.10.2025
Funding authority:
Europäische Union (EU)
-
The main objective of SPIN-FERT is to integrate optimised and validated innovations in soil management practices and improve peat-free substrates to enhance soil health in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. SPIN-FERT…
Start:
End:
01.06.2024
30.11.2027
Funding authority:
Europäische Union (EU)
-
Functional integration in composite materials enables more cost-effective, resource-efficient, lighter and more reliable components and systems. One major disadvantage is the difficulty of recycling due to the multi-mate…
Start:
End:
28.06.2024
30.06.2028
Funding authority:
Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur des Landes Brandenburg
Europäische Union - Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung
-
In the field of computer vision, Vision Foundation Models (VFM) have set new standards in visual tasks for understanding visual data, e.g. for image and object recognition, segmentation and classification, e.g. CLIP, SAM…
-
Modern chicken feeding is based on comprehensive studies of the nutrient requirements of specialized laying hens and broilers. It is necessary to adapt this knowledge to the specific needs of dual-purpose chickens in org…
-
The aim of the ‘AmmoCatCoat’ project is to research novel biomass-based carbons as a ruthenium (Ru) carrier material for industrial hydrogen production from ammonia (NH3 reforming). At ATB, suitable carbonaceous materia…
Start:
End:
01.05.2024
30.04.2027
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)
-
The aim of the project is to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) and ammonia (NH3) emissions (N-emissions) in field vegetable production, mainly from crop residues with a high nitrogen (N) content. Removal of residues from the fi…
Start:
End:
01.04.2024
31.03.2027
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH)
-
Project within the framework of the mobility funding programme of the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion with researchers from Sun Yat-sen University and the ATB or the University of Potsdam on the topic of Reliab…
-
The BeonNAT project aims to increase knowledge about the extraction of various organic products from wood species, trees and shrubs that are currently underutilized. The project evaluates the key aspects in the value cha…
Start:
End:
01.07.2020
30.06.2025
Funding authority:
Europäische Union (EU)
-
The aim of the joint project is to develop a technically easy-to-implement process for the targeted reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (especially methane and nitrous oxide) during slurry and digestate storage by addi…
Start:
End:
01.01.2022
30.06.2025
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH)
-
The aim of the joint project bio4value is to develop new types of gas separation membranes and membrane modules for more efficient biogas processing. The aim is to achieve a high quality of the separated material flows a…
Start:
End:
01.07.2022
30.09.2025
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH)
-
High-quality animal proteins are difficult to replace largely by plant proteins in the feeding of carnivorous fish and omnivorous monogastric animals. The use of insect protein derived from by-products and residual strea…
Start:
End:
01.11.2021
30.04.2025
Funding authority:
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)
