Kick-off EU Project NanoTextSurf
The innovative project focuses on manufacturing technologies of surfaces with nano-scaled cellulosic materials. The goal is to upgrade and optimize existing products with novel nanotextured surfaces.
eForFuel: Fuels from CO2 and Electricity
Greenhouse gases (especially CO2) emitted from the burning of fossil fuels are significant drivers of climate change and a global threat to society and the environment. ifeu is taking part in eForFuel, an EU-funded research and innovation action that seeks to provide a sustainable replacement of fossil fuels. Learn more about project start!
MAGIC: User Needs Survey for a Decision Support System
A Decision Support System (DSS) is being implemented as part of the MAGIC project, which aims at the sustainable development of resource-efficient and economically profitable industrial crops grown on marginal lands. This will help various stakeholders access, visualize and understand marginal land information for Europe. Join the survey!
Comprehensive sustainability assessment of two algae biorefinery concepts: final reports on EU projects now available
Many innovations regarding the cultivation and conversion of algae make new usage concepts possible. ifeu conducted extensive research into the sustainability of systems of this kind in the EU-funded D-Factory and PUFAChain projects. This resulted in a range of findings for a more sustainable design of algae biorefinery concepts.
SEEMLA: New publications and announcement of 2nd International Symposium
On the occasion of the 26th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition in Copenhagen on 15 May 2018, the 2nd International SEEMLA Symposium will be held. Ifeu will present interim results. Articles on marginal lands and the GIS tool were published in the “BE sustainable” magazine and the “Biobased Future” newsletter.
Biofuels: EU project BioMates picks up the pace
First results are available: The international research team is moving closer to its goal of production of fuels using lignocellulosic biomass on a demonstration scale in the future. ifeu leads the integrated sustainability assessment accompanying the project. Within its framework, it conducts, among other things, a comprehensive screening life cycle assessment.
Masonry rubble for resource-conserving building construction - report has been published
The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources and energy in the German economy. The mass building material concrete plays a central role in terms of savings in the construction industry. The final report about the project funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation is now available to download.
Electric trucks: joint German-Swedish research project gets underway
How can we make the long-haul road transportation of goods more environmentally friendly? This question is at the centre of a new German-Swedish research project. The aim of the “Swedish-German research collaboration on Electric Road System” (CollERS) is for both countries to create a joint knowledge base, share their experience of practical applications in Germany and Sweden, and to discuss strategies for successful cross-border implementation of electric road systems (ERS) in Europe.
My eDrive app: finding the right electric car
Is there an electric car out there that suits me? What changes would it mean for me personally? How expensive is it, and how much CO2 can I save? In order to answer these questions, ifeu has developed the My eDrive app in conjunction with the ADAC automobile club. It is available in the App Store from today.