Objectives

To realise its ambition and vision, GlaS‑A‑Fuels project is carefully built upon the scientific and technological objectives presented below.

Scientific outcome
0.5 V at 70 K temperature difference (five-fold value compared to state-of-the-art polymeric TE module)
Scientific outcome
Electrical power harvesting available to be applied to the PNCs layer for enhancing and tailoring emission
Scientific outcome
Achieve light modulation and entrapment within the photonic glass reactor
Scientific outcome
Solar bio-BuOH and bio-H2 production with sustainable catalysts, at low temperatures
Scientific outcome
Feedback for design and performance optimization
Scientific outcome
Effective bio-BuOH and bio-H2 production

Technological outcome
The photonic reactor will integrate components on-board (sensors, control system and interface
Technological outcome
The photonic reactor should of at least 80% yield in BuOH and 1-50 mmol g-1 h-1 in H2

On May 2022, the EC published the REPowerEU plan which requires a significant expansion of renewable energy shares in the electricity, transport and heating sectors. Hence, the production and use of biofuels needs to expand to meet the REPowerEU targets. GlaS-A-Fuels will facilitate the increase in the production of biofuels.
GlaS-A-Fuels will have a positive environmental impact by reducing CO2 emissions compared to the use of fossil fuels and by utilizing bioethanol, which is produced from bio-waste.
GlaS-A-Fuels is poised to revolutionize the market by introducing biobutanol and green hydrogen. Our project will establish biobutanol as a cutting-edge biofuel for the transportation sector while offering an alternative pathway to produce green hydrogen. Furthermore, GlaS-A-Fuels is set to bolster the demand for bioethanol, fostering job growth within the biofuels industry.