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Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University

Partner with FuturEnergy & EBRI

If your business or organization is looking to explore low-carbon energy solutions, create value from residues and waste, or benefit from bio-based innovations, FuturEnergy, in partnership with Aston University and EBRI, has the knowledge and expertise to support you.

EBRI at Aston University in Birmingham is a world leading centre for applied research and innovation in bioenergy, bioproducts, and energy-from-waste. EBRI is at the core of UK research networks, leads the national Supergen Bioenergy hub, collaborates on large industrial projects and is a specialist advisor to government.

Informational flyer from Aston University's EBRI on carbon reduction technology for businesses, highlighting solutions for using low-value waste materials such as animal manure, straw, food waste, sawdust, wood prunings, and crop residues. Features benefits like financial and carbon cost reduction through advanced thermal conversion technology, deployment planning, and robust carbon analysis.
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Specialist Services

Tailored support to help organisations maximize the potential of residues and wastes using the most appropriate technologies. Our services include:

  • ‘Waste to Products’ Assessments – Appraisal of how organic waste can be upgraded into commercially valuable energy and products.

  • Feedstock & Bioproducts Testing – Evaluation of feedstocks and output materials. Measurement of volumes and assessment of material applications.

  • Lifecycle Analysis and Environmental Impact Assessment – Full assessment of the carbon and environmental impact of installation and operation of systems. Full assessment of products to international standards.

  • New Product Development & Market Analysis – Support for businesses wishing to create and commercialize new low-carbon solutions.

  • Access to new low carbon products – EBRI has access to the results of transformation applied research able to revolutionise markets. FuturEnergy has a track record of implementing new opportunities as commercial realities.

Aston University scientists
Aston Scientist conducting experiments with organic feedstocks.
Chris Thomas analysing gas samples from the PyroFlex process
Scientist working in the EBRI laboratory

Aston University Scientific Advisory Group

Dr. Daniel Nowakowski

Dr. Daniel Nowakowski

Expert support for projects in the field of feedstock and output materials characterisation.

Dr. Abed Alaswad

Dr. Abed Alaswad

Modelling and Evaluation of Energy Systems, Engineering for Sustainable Development

Dr. Chris Thomas

Dr. Chris Thomas

Expert support for system modelling

Dr. Scott Banks

Dr. Scott Banks

Expert support for projects in the field of Life Cycle analysis and environmental impact assessment modelling

Dr. Sachin Solomon

Sachin Solomon

Applied pyrolysis and energy research, new product development, feasibility and evaluation.  Materials analysis, standards and regulatory compliance 

EBRI’s £21 million research hub includes advanced laboratories and unique demonstration facilities, such as a gasification pilot plant featuring a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine that helps power Aston University’s campus.

Key facilities include:

  • Pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal processing reactors

  • Cutting-edge catalyst development and testing equipment

  • Process modelling tools for bio-refinery optimization

  • Sustainable feedstock research