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Circular economy is frequently promoted as the answer to the growing problem of waste (e.g. biomass residues or plastic waste), however there is great discussion regarding the appropriate technologies to facilitate this transition. In this presentation, Dr. Luis Cutz will make the case that thermochemical conversion has great potential to revolutionize the way we now handle waste. Thermochemical processes face numerous obstacles, such as their high cost and energy requirements. A potential solution could lie in the development of novel catalysts and solvents that streamline downstream separations, lower operating conditions, and make waste valorization economically viable. Optimizing waste utilization presents a dual opportunity: it enables the production of multiple products from a single source while addressing the pressing health and environmental challenges faced by regions burdened by waste.
Dr Luis Cutz is an Assistant Professor at the department of Process & Energy, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at TU Delft in the Netherlands. He develops thermochemical technologies to convert waste materials into chemicals, biofuels or new raw materials. These products can serve power generation, transport fuels, horticultural applications, batteries and a source to manufacture new polymers. His research group develops experimental methods to study and optimize the conversion of plastic waste/biomass from micro to macroscale. This approach allows them to scale processes from simulation to laboratory scale.