Objectives

  1. Optimization and sustainability of electrical production from eucalyptus subproducts.
  2. Utilization of the biochar as a carbon abatement technology or as a biofuel.
  3. Integration of biomass harvest, pyrolysis, syngas clean-up, electricity generation and biochar utilization processes.
  4. Forest improvement by increasing wood yields, preventing soil erosion, tree diseases and forest fires.
  5. Increase of the economic activity of rural areas by adding value to residues.
  6. Revalorization of pyrolysis liquids as an alternative source of fuel and chemicals.
  7. Dissemination of the project to forestry managers, farmers, industry, academics, legislators and the general public.