Refining green biomass SUBLEEM 2.0

The project focuses on improving the utilisation of existing resource streams through biorefining in order to support companies with the creation of green growth in the future. The project works with the development of pilot scale research infrastructure and biorefining processes with the aim of creating a basis for food production based on soluble “white” protein and insoluble “green” protein, as well as other valuable components from green biomass. Pilot scale testing will ensure that the developed methods are scalable and profitable, and that any barriers to the utilisation of components from green biomass are identified and minimised.
The existing pilot plant for biorefining at the Danish Technological Institute in Taastrup (the SUBLEEM pilot plant) is designed with a variety of process equipment, which make in flexible in terms of handling various types of biomass. The process is tailored to the individual biomass depending on its characteristics as well as the products to be developed/manufactured. Based on this, the different device operations are selected and connected depending on the chosen refining strategy.
In the SUBLEEM 2.0 project, additional devices have been added, providing the opportunity to demonstrate the potential of a more complex refining strategy, which results in a wider range of different products with significantly higher value. 

In this way, it is possible to strengthen Denmark’s potential and competitiveness in the bio-based circular economy by creating opportunities for jobs and growth, allowing for system exports of both equipment and knowledge to promote a circular resource economy locally, nationally and internationally.
The project is divided into 3 work packages with associated sub-goals that support the project, but also independently generate new and useful knowledge for the project partners and stakeholders outside the consortium.
The work packages are divided so that work package (WP) 1 focuses on the development and demonstration of the green biorefinery with a focus on the technical process optimisation and development of new innovative biorefining methods for fractionation and separation, so that the functionality and quality of the biomass components are maintained. WP2 focuses on product and sales potentials, including needs of customers and end users. WP3 focuses on the evaluation of the application and commercial potential.
Project management and knowledge dissemination are central and will be consistent throughout the project period to ensure a good and efficient process.