Investigation on Intermediate Pyrolysis of Algae

PRESENTER

Matteo PRUSSI
DISPAA/RECORD, ITALY

Matteo Prussi is an Industrial Engineer, today involved in research projects on microalgae for energy production. He obtained the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in research and development of renewable and alternative system for the energy production with a thesis on a MGT system fed by Pure Vegetable oil. His research works cover thermochemical biomass conversion processes as well as liquid biofuel production form alternative feedstock (algae) and use.He collaborated with the Center for Environmental Policies - “CEP” of the Imperial College (London) researching on the interaction between energy and food markets in the framework of the European regulation for biofuels promotion. The current research activity is focused on the design of advanced systems for microalgae cultivation, in which the analysis of energy consumption is the core.

Co-Authors:

A.M. Rizzo
M. Buffi
I. Marsilli Libelli
D. Chiaramonti