WP7 – Fuel Testing & Engine Compatibility
Lead: Tel Aviv University
Tests fuel stability, energy content, emissions, and corrosivity in reference combustion engines, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
WP8 – Dissemination, Commercialization & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead: Ariel University
Manages communication, stakeholder outreach, policy recommendations, intellectual property strategy, and an international conference to share project results.
WP4 – Conversion Process Development
Lead: Ariel University
Develops and optimizes hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), anaerobic digestion (AD), and combustion processes tailored to diverse waste chemistries.
WP5 – Biocrude Upgrading & Fuel Refinement
Lead: Ariel University
Designs multistage catalytic and hydrogenation processes to convert raw biocrude into fuels suitable for aviation, marine, and land transport applications.
WP6 – Co-Product Recovery & Waste Valorization
Lead: Tel Aviv University
Recovers and upgrades residual solids, gases, and liquids into valuable materials including PHA bioplastics, hydrochar, fertilizers, and cement additives.
WP1 – Project Management
Lead: Tel Aviv University
Coordinates all consortium activities, ensures milestone delivery, manages risk, and facilitates internal communication and reporting.
WP2 – Impact Sustainability
Lead: Tel Aviv University
Aims to accompany the project's progress and develop a range of estimates to evaluate the impact of the suggested production of green biofuels and their feasibility.
WP3 – Feedstock Characterization & Sensor Development; Lead: Ariel University
Maps municipal waste availability and composition, and develops AI-enabled NIR/VIS/MIR sensor platforms for real-time classification and routing of waste streams.