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Fischer-Tropsch: From Waste to Fuel
Contributors:
Theresa Köffler
Dr. Kevin Hares
LinkedIn
Thanks for considering to support the show on buymeacoffee.com/innovateandreact ☕️
Summary:
In this episode of Innovate and React, Theresa Köffler from BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies in Vienna is talking about how to turn waste into fuel. We explore the fascinating role of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for producing sustainable fuels. From the development of demonstration plants to the integration of syngas from biogenic feedstocks, Theresa shares insights into the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and decentralized energy systems. The episode covers both the technical challenges and the broader implications for climate-friendly energy independence.
Theresa explains BEST’s mission to connect fundamental research with industrial application, and the collaborative ecosystem involving universities, government, and businesses.
A deep dive into the 100-year-old Fischer-Tropsch process, its modern revival for sustainable fuel production, and how biogenic feedstocks make it carbon-neutral.
Theresa explains syngas production from diverse feedstocks such as wood chips, sewage sludge, and coconut shells, and why gas cleaning is a crucial step before synthesis.
Learn how different hydrocarbon products (diesel, waxes, naphta) are separated and refined, including insights into catalyst types and downstream processing.
The discussion turns to integrating renewable electricity via CO₂ electrolysis, potentially enabling localized and scalable fuel production directly from electricity and waste.
🔗 Resources & and further reading:
📩 Got a topic or guest idea? Email to [email protected] or
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If you have questions regarding the episode feel free to leave a comment and we will answer it.
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By Kevin HaresContributors:
Theresa Köffler
Dr. Kevin Hares
LinkedIn
Thanks for considering to support the show on buymeacoffee.com/innovateandreact ☕️
Summary:
In this episode of Innovate and React, Theresa Köffler from BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies in Vienna is talking about how to turn waste into fuel. We explore the fascinating role of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for producing sustainable fuels. From the development of demonstration plants to the integration of syngas from biogenic feedstocks, Theresa shares insights into the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and decentralized energy systems. The episode covers both the technical challenges and the broader implications for climate-friendly energy independence.
Theresa explains BEST’s mission to connect fundamental research with industrial application, and the collaborative ecosystem involving universities, government, and businesses.
A deep dive into the 100-year-old Fischer-Tropsch process, its modern revival for sustainable fuel production, and how biogenic feedstocks make it carbon-neutral.
Theresa explains syngas production from diverse feedstocks such as wood chips, sewage sludge, and coconut shells, and why gas cleaning is a crucial step before synthesis.
Learn how different hydrocarbon products (diesel, waxes, naphta) are separated and refined, including insights into catalyst types and downstream processing.
The discussion turns to integrating renewable electricity via CO₂ electrolysis, potentially enabling localized and scalable fuel production directly from electricity and waste.
🔗 Resources & and further reading:
📩 Got a topic or guest idea? Email to [email protected] or
💬 Connect on LinkedIn | ⭐ Follow & Review the podcast to help others discover it!
If you have questions regarding the episode feel free to leave a comment and we will answer it.