Professur für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen
"NAWARO" is an acronym derived from the German term “NAchWAchsendeROhstoffe” which translates to "renewable biomass resources" in English. Renewable biomass resources have their origins in plant (or algal) photosynthesis using light, water and nutrients to fix carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Plants can be thought of as Biological Solar Panels. Our group is investigating differences in solar radiation use efficiency and the resultant biomass potential (yield) of different agricultural crops in different locations and climates. We are interested in sustainability in terms of inputs (e.g. kgs of Nitrogen) and outputs (e.g. tonnes per hectare) of fixed carbon of different types within land energy-water-nexus. We are exploring options for resolving land conflicts by the integration of different crops to co-produce biomass for food, feed and industrial purposes. We are exploring the potential of harvesting different biomass plant fractions to provide feedstocks for a different range of biobased products. To date a large amount of biomass has been used for Bioenergy, but our current focus is on making products that can substitute those made from fossil carbon. To achieve this, we are embracing the concepts of cascaded and circular uses of biomass in short- and long-lived products. With partnerships with other research organisations, we are working on the use of biomass in biochar and in making bio-based building materials.
Projekte:
EIP "Integration von mehrjährigen Miscanthus-Streifen auf Ackerflächen"
Leitung: Prof. Dr. John Clifton-Brown
EMail: John.Clifton-Brown
Tel. +49 (0) 641 99 37410
IFZ / Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32, Raum B215
35392 Giessen
Sekretariat: Raum B028
Tel. +49 (0) 641 99 37440 / EMail