This study aimed to get more insight into the spatial distribution pattern of the macrobenthos at the Vlakte van de Raan in relation to environmental gradients (median grain size, salinity and bathymetry). 82 samples were collected in November 2016 with a Van Veen grab using the research vessel the ‘RV …

Tijdens een bijzondere werkweek zijn er zowel onderzoeks- als onderwijsactiviteiten uitgevoerd in het Russische Belgorod. Dit alles was in teken van het onderzoek van Bio-Power 2 Gas. Onderzoeksdata werd verzameld, kennis werd uitgewisseld met mede-wetenschappers en lessen werden georganiseerd voor studenten …

We, humans have our roots in pre-Anthropocene eras where we gathered skills for survival and establishing our culture. The cumulated tacit knowledge, the skills, ideas and experiences that can only be shared by personal contact and mutual trust, is evolved and cumulated during this pre-Anthropocene era. …

With the growing demand of organic food, the food industry needs to answer to the consumer demand. However, according to various statistics on the EU level there is a gap between the growth of organic market demand and growth of organic farmland. Therefore, the need to secure organic raw material is …

Presentatie van onderzoeksmethodologie

Bio-aromatics (benzene, toluene, xylenes, BTX) were prepared by the catalytic pyrolysis of six different black liquors using both in situ and ex situ approaches. A wide range of catalysts was screened and conditions were optimized in microscale reactors. Up to 7 wt % of BTX, based on the organic fraction …

Researchposter which describes a researchproject supervised by dr. ir. A.J. Smit. The main goal of this project is to develop business model patterns for the economic viable production of biogas for restaurants and breweries. Actual projects with breweries in Groningen are used to collect data in order …

Dit is het eerste deel van een blogreeks over groene chemie. Hier introduceer ik dit paradoxale begrip. Hoe kan iets smerigs als chemie nou groen zijn of worden?

The dairy sector in the Netherlands aims for a 30% increase in efficiency and 30% carbon dioxide emission reduction compared to the reference year of 1990, and a 20% share of renewable energy, all by the year 2020. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) can play a substantial role in achieving these aims. However, …

The future energy system could benefit from the integration of independent gas, heat and electricity infrastructures. Such a hybrid energy network could support the increase of intermittent renewable energy sources by offering increased operational flexibility. Nowadays, the expectations on Natural Gas …