Mohammad Shahrivar, from the Technische Universität Darmstadt Energy Systems and Technology (EST) group, recently participated in the Freiberg Conference in Prague, where he presented ongoing research from the CARBIOW project.
During his presentation, Mohammad showcased a study on the pyrolysis and gasification kinetics of various organic waste feedstocks, supporting emerging thermochemical conversion pathways in circulating fluidised bed (CFB) reactors. He explained how kinetic characterisation — combining thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and lab-scale fluidised bed experiments with multiple feedstocks and bed materials — helps inform process design and scale-up towards 1 MWth pilot-scale gasification testing at EST.
The work presented demonstrates EST’s contribution to CARBIOW’s broader goal of turning organic waste into carbon-negative fuels for sectors such as aviation and shipping, which remain difficult to decarbonise with electrification alone.
Beyond the technical content, Mohammad noted how inspiring it was to engage with senior researchers and experts working on carbon capture, gasification and related sustainable technologies. According to the EST group’s LinkedIn post, the conference offered valuable insights on innovative approaches that can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
You can find more information about EST’s participation and reflections on the conference here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/institute-for-energy-systems-and-technology-est-at-technical-university-of-darmstadt-978693187_circularcarbon-gasification-sustainableenergy-activity-7391085723136712704–W54