Wageningen University’s Research Article Published

We’re thrilled to introduce the latest publication from our partners at Wageningen University in the Journal of Environmental Management. This innovative study delves into Biological Wood Oxidation (BWO), a process of turning woody biomass into renewable heat. The research highlights how optimizing wood particle size and supplementing nutrients—such as ones contained in human urine—can significantly improve heat generation and wood decomposition efficiency.

The team demonstrated that fine sawdust, combined with periodic nutrient addition, outperforms larger wood particles, offering up to 10 times more heat than the energy used for processing. This breakthrough enhances BWO’s efficiency and paves the way for sustainable and energy-efficient heat solutions.

Congratulations to our partner Wageningen University for this significant contribution to renewable energy research. Their findings bring us closer to a more sustainable future, and we’re proud to have them as part of our consortium!