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Technical Report Task 34 — Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction Published: October 14, 2025

Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction of Wet Organic Wastes

📖 12 min read TRL Level: 7–9 (Commercial Scale) 📄 52 Pages • 8.1 MB
Authors Daniele Castello, Prof. Lasse Rosendahl
Language English
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Executive Abstract

Evaluating HTL technology readiness level (TRL 7) for converting municipal sludge and agricultural slurries into drop-in liquid transportation fuels.

💡 Key Takeaways & Recommendations

Hydrothermal liquefaction circumvents energy-intensive drying of wet waste streams. Continuous pilot operations demonstrate biocrude yields up to 42% on a dry ash-free basis.

Scientific References & Footnotes

[1] IEA (2025), Net Zero Roadmap for Bioenergy Deployment, Paris: International Energy Agency.

[2] IPCC (2024), Special Report on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS).

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