eu-us project r enewable r esources & c lean t echnology
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EU-US project R enewable R esources & C lean T echnology. O pportunities @ Graz / Austria Dr.Anton Huber [email protected] KFUG - Karl-Franzens University, Graz / Austria I f C – Institut of Chemistry Study Programmes : Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
EU-US project
Renewable Resources & Clean Technology
Opportunities @ Graz / Austria
Dr.Anton [email protected]
KFUG - Karl-Franzens University, Graz / AustriaIfC – Institut of Chemistry
Study Programmes: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences
EU-US project
Renewable Resources & Clean Technology
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Student mobility will help to provide the necessary international training in the rapidly changing area of renewable resources, 'green' products and clean
technology . . . . . .
EU-US project
Renewable Resources & Clean Technology
EU-partnersGent / Belgium
Toulouse / France
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Graz / Austria
Karl-Franzens Univ Graz
Austria - Styria - Graz
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Universities in GrazGraz inhabitants: 220 000
Karl-Franzens Universität GrazKF-University Graz - KFUG
www.uni-graz.at
total # of students: 22 000
Technische Universität GrazTUG - Graz University of Technology
www.tugraz.at
total # of students: 8 700
Medizinische Universität GrazMedical University Graz - MUG
www.meduni-graz.at
total # of students: 4 700
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst GrazKUG – Univ. of Music and Dramatic Arts Graz
www.kug.ac.at
total # of students: 2 000
Karl-Franzens University Graz
founded: 1585students: 22 000 staff: 3 000 (scientific: 2 000)
annual budget: approx. € 140 000 000
Karl-Franzens Univ Graz
Study Programmes
Chemistry
Diploma (old) = 3+2 years 3y Bachelor – Chemistry or Biochemistry
+ 2y Master
Biochemistry, Technical Chemistry, Renewable Resources, Nutrition Technology
+2-3y Doctoral Thesis in Chemistry
3y PhD in Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
3y Bachelor + 2y Master with focus either on:Chemistry, Physics, Geography,
Economy or Macro-Economy
package 1: Carbohydrates / Polysaccharides / Biopolymers
partners: KFU-Graz / BOKU-Vienna / TU-Grazcontributions: Huber / Praznik / Narodoslawsky / Schnitzercontent: projects, seminaries, lectures, laboratorymanaged by PSI - PolySaccharide Initiative @ KFUGcoordination / contact: Prof. Dr. Anton Huber
project / laboratory / seminaryCharacterization of Carbohydrates and PolysaccharidesAnalytical and Preparative Separation Techniques for Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides 10 ECTS, Anton Huber / Werner Praznik
project / lectures / practicalEcological Process Evaluation, 1+1 ECTS, Michael NarodoslwaskyProduction integrated environmental Protection, 2 ECTS, Hans Schnitzer
lecturesBiopolymers: Macromolecules in Biological Systems, 3 ECTS, Anton HuberSelforganizing Systems: Architecture, Organization and Functionality, 2 ECTS Anton Huber
supplementaries: German, Intensive Course (3 weeks)
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100 µm
V_ret [mL]
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Analysis / Characterization of Polysaccharides: Starch
superimposed heterogeneities on molecular level:
conformation, dimension & interactive properties
component properties
distributions + mean values mass & molar fractions from
separation techniques
bulk properties
static & dynamicmean values
controlled fragmentation + fragment analysis
non-destructive high-resolution 'scanning' of physical & chemical properties: mobility, visco-elasticity, . . .
+ chemistry + arithmetics distributions of: excluded volume, molar mass, packing
density, branching characteristics, .....
application of stress: mech, therm, chem
disintegration limits / reorganization capacities / relaxation characteristics / phase transitions
package 2: Cellulosics: Characterization / Solid State Processing / Interface & Surface Phenomena
partners: KFU-Graz / TU-Grazcontributions: Ribitschcontent: projects, seminaries, lectures, laboratorymanaged by Interface Science & Rheology Group @ KFUGcoordination / contact: Prof. Dr. Volker Ribitsch
project / laboratory / seminary
Surface and interface modification of beta-glucans, 4 ECTS, V.RibitschOrganic chemistry modifications of beta-glucans, 4 ECTS, R.Dworczak Renewable Resources (646.345), 3 ECTS, M.MittelbachNMR-Analysis, 3 ECTS, K.Zangger
lectures
supplementaries: German, Intensive Course (3 weeks)
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processes at the solid-liquid interface of polymers, in particular polysaccharides
and pigment materials
processes between interfaces of new materials with specific and selective surface
properties
partner of EPNOE - European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence
- responsible for interface science, coordination of analytical methods and
standardisation of applied analytical techniques
cellulosic fibers investigations on quality, chemical and physical structure and morphology optimizing processing and finishing of natural cellulose fibres dissolution of cellulose based materials investigations of interface processes at the solid liquid interface shaping of dissolved cellulose based materials establishing structure / properties - correlations for produced materials feedback for finishing processes, functionalization and compounding
Interface processesfibers: 'Cellulosics'
package 3: Biofuels
partners: KFU-Graz / TU-Grazcontributions: Mittelbach & partnerscontent: projects, seminaries, lectures, laboratory
managed by Renewable Resources Group @ KFUGcoordination / contact: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittelbach
project / laboratory / seminaryBio-organic Labcourse, 15 ECTS, M.MittelbachLaboratory Project Traffic Technology, 2 ECTS, S.Hausberger
lecturesRenewable Resources, 3 ECTS, M. Mittelbach Fuels and Lubricants, 3 ECTS, Peter TritthartInternal Combustion Engines, 4 ECTS, H.Eichlseder
supplementaries: German, Intensive Course (3 weeks)
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Biodiesel:fatty acid (m)ethyl esters
natural sources
TriacylglyceridesVegetable oils, animal fat, microbial oils
fatty acidshydrolysis, veg. oil raffination, soap stock
trans-esterification
esterification
New Feedstocks for Biodiesel Production
• vegetable food oils: palm, soybean, sunflower• „new“ seed oils: cuphea, crambe.....• single cell oils: yeast, fungi, algae • genetically modified seed oils• non-edible seed oils
Jatropha curcas, Castor oil,used frying oil
• animal fat: tallow, grease• waste oils and fat, soap stock, trap grease
First Biodiesel Plant for Used Frying Oil in USAKentucky, 1999
package 4: Organo-chemical Modification and Transformation of Natural Materials
partners: KFU-Graz / TU-Grazcontributions: Dworczak, Ribitsch, Huber, Uraycontent: projects, seminaries, lectures, laboratory
managed by PSI - PolySaccharide Initiative @ KF-Univ. Grazcoordination / contact: Prof. Dr. Renate Dworczak
project / laboratory / seminaryOrganic and bioorganic modifications of glucan-oligomers, 6 ECTS, R.DworczakSurface and interface modification of beta-glucans, 4 ECTS, V.RibitschLabelling, 2 ECTS, G.UrayRenewable Resources, 3 ECTS, M. MittelbachNMR of biomolecules, 3 ECTS, N.N
lecturesBiopolymers: Macromolecules in Biological Systems, 3 ECTS, A.HuberSelforganizing Systems: Architecture, Organization and Functionality, 2 ECTS A.HuberBiocatalysis , 3 ECTS, N.N.
supplementaries: German, Intensive Course (3 weeks)
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O
OH
OH
NH
O**
Rn
Chitosan: isolation / purificationmodification and functionalization
O
OH
OH
NH
O**
Rn
R= -H, -COCH3
• hydrophilic,
however, insoluble in water
• nontoxic
• nonallergenic
• antimicrobial
• biodegradable
• hydrogen bonds
• chemical functionalities
– amino / NAc group
– primary hydroxy group
– secondary hydroxy group
Chitosan: properties / chemistry
O
OH
OH
NH2
OO
OH
OH
NH
O
R
reductionO
OH
OH
N
O
R
+ RCHO
R = –(CH2)n – CH3
–(CH2–CH2–O)n
– CH3
– cyclodextrine
– monosaccharide
– disaccharide
N(CH3)2
COONa
Chitosan + aldehydes
package 5: Sustainable Technology of Renewable Resources
partners: TU-Graz / KFU-Grazcontributions: Ribitschcontent: projects, seminaries, lectures, laboratory
managed by r n s @ TU-GrazInstitute for resource efficient and sustainable systemscoordination / contact: Prof. Dr. Michael Narodoslawsky
project / laboratory / seminaryEcological Process Evaluation, 1+1 ECTS, Michael NarodoslwaskyProduction integrated environmental Protection, 2 ECTS, Hans SchnitzerBiotechnology for Advanced, 3 ECTS, Braunegg, Nidetzky, SteinerBiotechnology - Project Laboratory, 4 ECTS, Braunegg, Nidetzky, SteinerEcology - Energy, 2 ECTS, Lettner, Streicher
lecturesSurface and interface modification of beta-glucans, 4 ECTS, Volker RibitschRenewable Resources, 3 ECTS, Martin MittelbachSpatial and Regional Economics, 2 ECTS Karl Steininger
supplementaries: German, Intensive Course (3 weeks)
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Area-distribution of Biodiesel from Used Vegetable Oil
Area-distribution ofFossil Diesel
Overall footprint4,8 m² a / MJ 28,3 m² a / MJ
LCA assessment withSPI - Sustainable Process Index
Life Cycle of Biodieselfrom tallow and used vegetable oil
BiogasBiogas
PressPress
Amino acidAmino acidSeparationSeparation
raw materialraw material for biotechnology for biotechnologyfodderfodder
Liquid phaseLiquid phase
LacticLactic acidacidSeparationSeparation
ethyl-lactate asethyl-lactate as solvent solvent
Solid phaseSolid phase
lactic acid for lactic acid for agricultural use agricultural use
SilageSilage Fodder Fodder pelletspellets
EnergyEnergy
FertiliserFertiliser
FibresFibres
Case Study for Renewable Resource LogisticsGreen Biorefinery
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