Laboratory and Applied Research on Biomass, Polymer Waste, and Rubber Waste Processing

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GreenPower offers a comprehensive range of services for the research and optimization of processing technologies for various types of raw materials, including:

Biomass: agricultural residues, wood waste, and other lignin-containing materials
Polymer waste: polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, and similar materials
Rubber technical products (RTP): used tires and other rubber-based wastes
Sludge waste: residues from industrial or municipal wastewater treatment
Other carbon-containing materials

We support the full technological cycle — from feedstock evaluation to the development of optimal thermal processing parameters, including:

Feedstock preparation: grinding, crushing, mechanical activation
Drying: determining the optimal drying characteristics of the feedstock
Briquetting: assessment of feedstock suitability, briquette formation quality, and post-briquetting properties
Pyrolysis: evaluation of raw material behavior and carbonized residue properties, identification of optimal pyrolysis parameters, and analysis of liquid and gas fractions
Activation: assessment of the suitability of char for activation processes to produce activated carbon

Comprehensive Feedstock Testing and Analysis

As part of our laboratory research, we analyze:

Moisture, ash content, volatile matter, and higher heating value (HHV)
Particle size distribution
Lignin content and briquetting potential
Binder requirements for briquetting
Mechanical strength and bulk density of raw materials, briquettes, and charcoal
Effectiveness of grinding, drying, and pyrolysis processes

Technological Process Modeling

On our in-house laboratory platform, we conduct controlled testing of the following stages:

Grinding – selection of equipment and parameters
Drying – determining optimal pre-treatment regimes
Briquetting – development of formulations, pressure parameters, and binder usage
Torrefaction – temperature, time, atmosphere
Pyrolysis – temperature profiles, residence time, atmosphere
Char activation – key parameters for producing activated carbon

We use a laboratory-scale pyrolysis unit to simulate and analyze each processing step

Quality and Safety Control

To ensure compliance with environmental and industrial standards, we conduct:

Heavy metal analysis
Detection of PAHs, organochlorine compounds, and other hazardous substances
Assessment of product certification potential (e.g. IBI, EBC, REACH)

Evaluation of almond shell properties after pyrolysis

Crushed olive pit — before and after pyrolysis

Carbonized wood pellets

Palm Kernel Shell — before and after pyrolysis

Reporting and Recommendations

Upon completion of testing, we provide:

A detailed technical report on the feedstock’s suitability
Recommendations for each stage of the processing chain
Optimal regimes and formulations for achieving the desired product quality
Char yield calculations, qualitative description of the carbon product, and assessment of pyrolysis energy efficiency
Support for industrial implementation of the technology

Want accurate data on your feedstock and to avoid costly mistakes in your project?

Send us your request — and we will provide a detailed expert evaluation of the technological suitability and processing potential of your feedstock in the shortest possible time.