Project VAMOS
Runtime 09/2019 – 08/2023
Sugar is one of the most essential raw materials for industrial bioprocessing supply chains. Bringing together experts from six countries, the three-year project VAMOS (Value Added Materials from Orga
moreProject SinFonia
Runtime 01/2019 – 08/2023
Fluorine (F) is the most abundant halogen on Earth, but nature has hardly evolved biochemical reactions involving F. Organic compounds containing F (fluorochemicals) are, however, extremely relevant f
moreProject System Comparison of Storable Renewable Energy Sources (SYSEET)
Runtime 03/2017 – 11/2018
Within the framework of the European climate policy and the Paris Agreement, Germany has committed itself to reducing the emission of CO 2 and other greenhouse gases by up to 95 percent by 2050. The m
moreProject Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Tetra Pak® carton packages and alternative packaging systems for liquid food on the Nordic market
Runtime 05/2016 – 04/2017
The “Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Tetra Pak ® carton packages and alternative packagings for liquid food on the Nordic market” was commissioned by Tetra Pak® International. The study aims to p
moreProject Bio-based plastics for foodstuff packaging
Runtime 04/2016 – 04/2018
The Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture and the Agency for Renewable Resources commissioned the study “Bio-based plastics for foodstuff packaging”, to be carried out by the Institute for Energy
moreProject Screening Life Cycle Assessment of Transformers with different Dielectric Fluids
Runtime 01/2016 – 05/2017
Currently, transformers that transform power from medium voltage to low voltage usually contain mineral oil as dielectric fluid to dissipate heat and prevent voltage flashovers. ifeu accompanied a pil
moreProject Study of the environmental impacts of packagings made of biodegradable plastics
Runtime 10/2010 – 02/2012
The 5th revision of the German Packaging Ordinance introduced special provisions for biodegradable plastic packagings, which are bound to expire on December 31, 2012. It is the intention of this resea
moreProject Environmental Innovation Policy - Greater ressource efficiency and climate protection through the sustainable material use of biomass
Runtime 06/2010 – 03/2013
Material use: a better option? The research project analyses the potential environmental and economic effects of increased material use of biomass. Bio-based products often have both environmental adv
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