Konferenz  /  June 18, 2026

Dr Robert Daschner to give a talk »TCR-Technologie: CO2-neutrale Energieträger aus biogenen Reststoffen – von der Laboranlage zur großtechnischen Demonstrationsanlage«

Fraunhofer UMSICHT is taking part in the Bioeconomy Conference 2026 in Berlin. In his presentation, Robert Daschner, Head of the Thermochemical Conversion Technologies Department, will speak about the successful upscaling of TCR technology for the conversion of biogenic residues. This technology has been further developed from a pilot plant with a processing capacity of 2 kg per hour to an industrial-scale demonstration plant with a capacity of 500 kg per hour. 

Innovative bioenergy for the petrochemical and plastics industries

In his presentation, Robert Daschner will outline an innovative approach to producing carbon-neutral energy sources from biogenic residues as a non-fossil carbon source for the petrochemical industry.

The focus is on Thermo-Catalytic Reforming (TCR) technology, a combined pyrolysis and reforming process. A method is presented that efficiently produces high-quality bio-oil, H2-rich synthesis gas and biochar from biogenic residues. The pyrolysis oils enable applications particularly in the plastics sector as well as for fuels derived from bio-oil.

The presentation will outline how the technology has now been scaled up to TRL7.

 

Time of the lecture: 18 June 2026, 1.30 pm – Session: Show cases – Bioeconomy hands on