Production and utilization of environmentally friendly Bio-Eco-products towards Transport4.0
Reference Number
EP/X02279X/1
Title
Production and utilization of environmentally friendly Bio-Eco-products towards Transport4.0
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Energy Efficiency(Transport)
Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy)
Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy)
Research Types
Basic and strategic applied research
Science and Technology Fields
BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Dr J M Herreros
School of Mechanical Engineering
University of Birmingham
School of Mechanical Engineering
University of Birmingham
Award Type
Standard
Funding Source
EPSRC
Start Date
15 May 2023
End Date
31 August 2025
Duration
28 months
Total Grant Value
£190,380
Industrial Sectors
Design
Region
West Midlands
Programme
UKRI MSCA
Investigators
Principal Investigator
Dr J M Herreros, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham
Industrial Collaborator
Project Contact, Agricultural University of Athens
Project Contact, Andaltec
Project Contact, University of Cordoba
Project Contact, Andaltec
Project Contact, University of Cordoba
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Objectives
Abstract
Bio-Eco-Trans4.0 aims to develop environmentally friendly, sustainable and energy efficient technologies and productsfrom waste within the scope of road transport as well as to strength the professional career of Dr Carmona-Cabello tobecome a world-leading researcher in the production of waste-derived products. The novelties of Bio-Eco-Trans4.0 arethe development of new materials using waste feedstock, the integration of product functionally and air quality impacton product's design, and embedding the concepts of circular economy, industry 4.0 and digitalisation within a biorefinery.The findings could be also relevant to other methods of transport and 3D printing materials. Bio-Eco-Trans4.0will contribute to mitigate the impact of the transport sector on energy demand (33% of the total energy production), airquality (4.2 million deaths worldwide annually) and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) (24% of total CO2 from EU) usinga whole life cycle approach. The fellowship aligns with the Framework of Policies for Energy and Climate Change 2021-2030 targeting a reduction of GHG (40%), an increase in renewable energy (27%) and an improvement in energyefficiency (27%) compared to 1990. The experience of the fellow in the development and characterisation of bio- andeco- products, the excellent environment and complementary expertise at the host institutions and the pathways to strength/develop collaborations with industry provide the right ingredients to maximise its impact
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24/05/23
