Expertise

Unique expertise supporting natural resource recovery processes

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⇒ Dry fractionation
Particle size reduction from centimetres to micrometres
Mechanical stresses: shear, impact, attrition, abrasion, etc.

⇒ Dry separation
Extraction of compounds of interest
Optimization of sorting and separation steps

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⇒ By-product processing
Valorization of lignocellulosic materials: stems, leaves, husks, wood
Development of non-food applications, particularly biomaterials

⇒ Pasta and couscous lines
Study and adjustment of physical, functional, and sensory properties
Control of all unit operations involved in manufacturing
Characterization of the resulting products

⇒ Energy performance of processing operations
Measurement of a process’s energy consumption
Support for optimizing performance and reducing process energy use
 

Contact
For further information, contact the platform: contact-planet@inrae.fr