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The initial phase of work was proposed by the industry group and began in late 2009.

It is being undertaken by researchers from NUI Galway, UL, UCD and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), and consists of research in two key areas:
 

1. NEXT-GENERATION FEEDSTOCK ANALYSIS

This research theme is investigating high-potential, next-generation feedstocks, s uch as grass and algae, that do not compete with food, and can achieve a higher energy balance and a greater potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions relative to current bioenergy and biorefinery
feedstocks. (A feedstock is the raw material source used in a biorefining process to produce
bioenergy and co‐products.)

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2. CONVERION PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

This research programme will examine the options for various conversion technologies,
in particular enzymatic and thermochemical techniques, to unlock the energy and co‐product potential from feedstocks with a particular relevance to Ireland.


   
 
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