WHERE FOREST WASTE BECOMES CARBON VALUE
BioWaste2Carbon (BW2C) is an innovative and strategic initiative addressing key challenges in forest management, decarbonization, and the energy transition.
At its core lies the development of Kryos-C – a semi-mobile, energy self-sufficient system capable of performing cryogenic CO₂ capture directly in the forest, through the controlled combustion of forest residues.
CONSORTIUM
The project is led by a Mobilizing Consortium composed of SustainC (consortium leader), Fravizel, the University of Coimbra (UC), and the Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics (ADAI).
OBJECTIVES
The project transforms forest residues, directly on-site, into biogenic CO₂ — a high-value resource that drives decarbonization and the energy transition. Through the development of an innovative cryogenic carbon capture technology, we aim not only to accelerate the fight against climate change but also to enhance and protect Portuguese forests, securing their sustainable future.
MILESTONES
Establish a solid knowledge base to support the development of cryogenic CO₂ capture technology.
Define the reference technical configuration and the main subsystems required for technology development.
Launch of the experimental phase, focused on the design and individual testing of critical components.
Integration of the different subsystems at laboratory scale.
Integrated development of the Kryos-C and validation tests in a relevant environment.
Promotion and dissemination of the project results, ensuring their visibility and impact within the scientific community and the market.
WHAT COMES NEXT...
Scale up the technology – Advance from the Kryos-C prototype to industrial versions, tailored to different forest contexts.
Validate in real operations – Demonstrate the effectiveness of cryogenic CO₂ capture in field scenarios, in collaboration with strategic partners.
Optimise costs and efficiency – Improve cryogenic capture processes, reducing energy consumption and enhancing economic viability.
Expand economic and social impact – Boost rural economies and create new business opportunities linked to forest management, fostering sustainability and safety.
Build value chains – Integrate biogenic CO₂ as a raw material in industrial processes, with a focus on green synthetic fuel production.
Internationalise the solution – Position Portugal as a global reference in innovative carbon capture technologies and forest residue valorisation.
