CAPTUS is part of the SUSTAFUELS Cluster, a collaboration of multiple EU projects, focusing on alternative and sustainable energy carriers, such as biofuels and carbon neutral fuels. Below, all cluster projects are listed:
ALFAFUELS
Sustainable jet fuels from CO₂ by micro-algal cell factories in a zero-waste approach
ALFAFUELS seeks to develop innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology to reduce aviation’s reliance on fossil fuels. By addressing key challenges like high production costs and sustainability issues, the project incorporates breakthroughs such as microbial fuel precursor production and solar-driven photochemistry.
COCPIT
Scalable solutions Optimisation and decision tool Creation for low impact SAF Production chain from lipid-rich microalgae strain
COCPIT fosters the uptake of third-generation biomass sustainable fuels for aviation and shipping through an innovative, circular and comprehensive production process. The project also develops a decision tool analysing different scenarios, that will be delivered within a comprehensive marketplace, where a range of technological solutions will be at investor’s service.
Fuelgae
Sustainable On-site and Innovative Technologies for Advanced Transport BioFuels from MιcroalGae
FuelGae uses microalgae to produce advanced liquid fuels (ALFs) from CO2 emissions originating from biorefineries and energy-intensive industries. The objective is to enhance microalgae performance by customising them to suit the specific needs of each industrial case study.
SUSTEPS
Sustainable, Secure, and Competitive Energy Through Scaling Up Advanced Biofuel Generation
SUSTEPS focuses on advancing the sustainable production of biofuels from microalgae. It addresses the entire value chain of this innovative process, aiming to identify and overcome challenges while maximizing opportunities. The project involves various key elements, including microalgae cultivation and carbon dioxide (CO₂) fixation, processing microalgae into biocrude, upgrading biocrude, producing green hydrogen, and valorizing aqueous streams.
SusAlgaeFuel
Innovative approaches to enable microalgae aviation fuels
The SusAlgaeFuel Project aims to develop a range of innovative approaches based on waste treatment, digital sensors, cascading biorefinery, and multifunctional catalysts to enable a more sustainable and cost-competitive production of microalgae aviation fuels.
ALGAESOL
Sustainable aviation and shipping fuels from microalgae and direct solar BES energy
ALGAESOL will develop and evaluate solutions for sustainable conversion of sunlight into fuels that can aid to reduce aviation and shipping biofuel production costs up to 25% and accelerate the replacement of fossil-based energy technologies. The project unites skills towards the development of cost-effective, sustainable and renewable aviation and shipping fuels based on game-changing microalgae and direct solar fuel production and purification technologies.
ICARUS
International Cooperation for Sustainable Aviation Biofuels
The ICARUS Project is dedicated to advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production by addressing critical technology limitations in three key routes: Biocrude from hydrothermal liquefaction; Isobutanol from lignocellulosic biomass; and Synthetic Fischer-Tropsch from biomass gasification.
NIAGARA
Next advanced biofuels from algae biomass and organic biogenic wastes for electricity generation through fuel cells application
NIAGARA is leading the way in sustainable energy innovation. Their mission is to produce advanced biofuels from biogenic waste and microalgae sourced across the EU. They aim to achieve this through a fully circular approach, ensuring the sustainability of the entire value chain.
SUNFUSION
Advanced Sustainable Biofuels Production from Purified Microalgae and Oleaginous Yeasts via Integrated Solar Hydrothermal Liquefaction
SUNFUSION aims to develop a sustainable biofuel production process using microalgae and oleaginous yeasts, integrating innovative cultivation techniques, solar-powered hydrothermal liquefaction, and advanced biofuel upgrading, with a focus on energy efficiency and zero-waste principles.
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ALCHEMHY
ALCHEMHY is an EU-funded project tackling key environmental challenges in the chemical industry by developing electrified, zero-emission production routes for ammonia and methanol, two essential yet highly carbon-intensive chemicals. By integrating renewable energy, green hydrogen, and advanced digital technologies, ALCHEMHY aims to replace fossil-based processes and significantly cut emissions. The project supports the EU’s climate goals and paves the way for a more sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient chemical sector.
SINNOGENES
Storage INNOvations for Green ENErgy Systems
SINNOGENES will develop an energy storage toolkit specialised in helping energy storage innovations to be efficiently and safely integrated into the energy grid. The project will both assist innovations and demonstrate the efficiency and benefits of energy storage technologies.
FRESH
Formate for Renewable Energy Storage
The FRESH project offers a solution by developing a cost-efficient, competitive CO2 to potassium formate electrocatalytic process using renewable energy and re-electrification of the stored fuel using a fuel cell system. This technology would provide efficient energy storage, sourcing and purification of CO2 and a more stable renewable energy supply and price.