Research Interests

ASBERG roadmap starts with our mission which is to incorporate ASBERG research interests with our teaching aspirations.

Our Research Group is focused on the discovery and application of new methods and materials for industry applications.

ASBERG research interests lie in the field of biorefinery approaches and biobased economy. We are currently investigating the biorefinery systems such as Physico-chemical pretreatment (Liquid Hot Water, Sub and supercritical treatments etc.), bioconversion of renewable lignocellulosic biomass to biofuel and value-added products Using the latest conversion techniques and analysis.

Additionaly, we are interested in Technology foresight and future projections. Our future research agenda will expand upon our previous research and current interests. We have been involved in a number of projects, working with various collaborators.

Finally, we want our research to be useful to the community, academia, and our colleagues as we educate future generations.
Please visit the links on the top of this page and the publication section for more information regarding specific projects ongoing in the ASBERG.

Research Topics:

• Conversion of biomass to biochar, biodiesel and bioethanol production: Cotton seed and cotton stalk are used as raw material. Ethanol is produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and E.coli. Maximum yields and ethanol conversions were examined.

• Biochar production: Hydrothermal carbonization and torrefaction processes were applied. Comparison of higher heating values and SWOT analysis were conducted.

• Supercapacitor production: Carbon based material is produced from biomass (corn cob) are subjected to different chemical activation applications. These materials are used as electrode in supercapacitor production.

• Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals: Develop the process of obtaining green chemicals (polylactic acid-PLA) for bioplastic raw material from lignocellulosic biomass which is a cultivation energy crops.