Working closely with researchers at the Centrale Lille Institute in Lille, France, Asynt has developed and supplied two custom high-pressure reactors to assist in the development of advanced catalysts for biomass transformation.
The Catalysis and Solid State Chemistry Unit in Lille brings together a large group of experienced researchers, technical and administrative support staff, doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers. Its scientific activities are divided into three fields: heterogeneous catalysis, catalysis and molecular chemistry, and solid chemistry. Within the VAALBIO group, the CatBioInnov team (led by Dr Robert Wojcieszak), is focused on the advanced catalytic upgrading of biomass materials for biorefineries, alongside research into streamlining the use of fossil resources.