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EU-US project R enewable R esources & C lean T echnology

EU-US project R enewable R esources & C lean T echnology. O pportunities @ Graz / Austria Dr.Anton Huber anton.huber@uni-graz.at KFUG - Karl-Franzens University, Graz / Austria I f C – Institut of Chemistry Study Programmes : Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences.

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EU-US project R enewable R esources & C lean T echnology

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  1. EU-US projectRenewable Resources &Clean Technology Opportunities @ Graz / Austria Dr.Anton Huber anton.huber@uni-graz.atKFUG - Karl-Franzens University, Graz / AustriaIfC – Institut of Chemistry Study Programmes: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences

  2. EU-US projectRenewable Resources &Clean Technology www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/ . . . . . . Student mobility will help to provide the necessary international training in the rapidly changing area of renewable resources, 'green' products and clean technology . . . . . .

  3. Gent / Belgium Toulouse / France Graz / Austria www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/austria.htm EU-US projectRenewable Resources &Clean Technology EU-partners

  4. Karl-Franzens Univ Graz

  5. .../Austria .../Styria .../Graz Austria - Styria - Graz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.... www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/austria.htm

  6. 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 Universities in Graz Graz 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

  7. Karl-Franzens University Graz founded: 1585students: 22 000 staff: 3 000 (scientific: 2 000) annual budget: approx. € 140 000 000

  8. Karl-Franzens Univ Graz

  9. Study Programmes ChemistryDiploma (old) = 3+2 years 3y Bachelor – Chemistry or Biochemistry+ 2y MasterBiochemistry, Technical Chemistry, Renewable Resources, Nutrition Technology+2-3y Doctoral Thesis in Chemistry3y PhD in Chemistry Environmental Sciences 3y Bachelor + 2y Master with focus either on:Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economy or Macro-Economy

  10. 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) www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/

  11. Analysis / Characterization of Polysaccharides: Starch superimposed heterogeneities on molecular level:conformation, dimension& interactive properties • bulk properties  static & dynamicmean values • component properties  distributions + mean valuesmass & molar fractions from separation techniques + chemistry + arithmetics  distributions of: excluded volume, molar mass, packing density, branching characteristics, ..... • controlled fragmentation+ fragment analysis • non-destructivehigh-resolution 'scanning' of physical & chemical properties: mobility, visco-elasticity, . . . • application of stress: mech, therm, chem disintegration limits / reorganization capacities / relaxation characteristics / phase transitions

  12. 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 / seminarySurface 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) www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/

  13. Interface processes fibers: 'Cellulosics' • 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 forinterface 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

  14. 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) www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/

  15. Triacylglycerides Vegetable oils, animal fat, microbial oils New Feedstocks for Biodiesel Production trans-esterification Biodiesel: fatty acid (m)ethyl esters natural sources • 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 esterification fatty acids hydrolysis, veg. oil raffination, soap stock

  16. First Biodiesel Plant for Used Frying Oil in USA Kentucky, 1999

  17. 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) www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/

  18. Chitosan: isolation / purification modification and functionalization

  19. R= -H, -COCH3 Chitosan: properties / chemistry • hydrophilic, however, insoluble in water • nontoxic • nonallergenic • antimicrobial • biodegradable • hydrogen bonds • chemical functionalities • amino / NAc group • primary hydroxy group • secondary hydroxy group

  20. reduction + RCHO R = –(CH2)n –CH3 –(CH2–CH2–O)n –CH3 –cyclodextrine –monosaccharide –disaccharide Chitosan + aldehydes

  21. 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) www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/

  22. LCA assessment with SPI - Sustainable Process Index Area-distribution of Biodiesel from Used Vegetable Oil Area-distribution of Fossil Diesel 4,8 m² a / MJ Overall footprint 28,3 m² a / MJ

  23. Life Cycle of Biodiesel from tallow and used vegetable oil

  24. Silage Fodder pellets • raw material for biotechnology • fodder Amino acid Separation Fibres LacticacidSeparation Energy Fertiliser Case Study for Renewable Resource Logistics Green Biorefinery Solid phase Press Liquid phase • lactic acid for agricultural use • ethyl-lactate as solvent Biogas

  25. www.uni-graz.at/~huber/ahactivities/

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